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United Natural Foods Inc.'s Warehouse to Wheels program has grown by more than 300 percent over the past two years and is now available to associates at a majority of UNFI’s 56 distribution centers. Originally developed at a single UNFI distribution center to help combat a driver shortage, today the program is offered to eligible distribution center associates interested in obtaining the training necessary to receive their Class A CDL license while being employed by UNFI.

After the normal preholiday draw, produce markets should show signs of softening up. Hopefully with some warmer weather in the desert and Mexican growing areas, product will have a better chance of maturing.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association said exhibit space for its 2023 CPMA Convention and Trade Show is sold out. The upcoming annual Convention and Trade Show will take place April 25-27 in Toronto. The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will have over 600 exhibit spaces featuring more than 300 companies from around the world.

‘Tis the season for the sniffles, thermometers and canceled plans. The flu season in America has reached unprecedented highs, arriving earlier than anticipated, making the holidays far from merry and bright for some. With the quick onset of the flu, a nationwide shortage of nearly 260 drugs used to treat influenza, respiratory infections and COVID-19 are noticeably absent from pharmacies right now. The empty store shelves are causing consumer panic, as children’s over-the-counter pain- and f...

Schnuck Markets Inc. and St. Louis CITY SC announced that the new soccer club is welcoming Schnucks as its grocery partner for the upcoming season. “As St. Louis’ hometown grocer, Schnucks is excited to welcome St. Louis CITY SC to our great sports city and proud to be a part of their inaugural season,” said Schnucks Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Bill Bradley. “We look forward to cultivating a longstanding partnership with the club and to celebrating professional soccer with...

Weis Markets recently donated $275,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as part of its year-round Fight Hunger program. Weis store managers presented the donation during a hunger action event at the food bank’s Healthy Food Hub in Williamsport, PA. The donation will enable the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to distribute more than 1 million meals throughout the 27 counties in which it operates.

A bumper 2022 California walnut crop has combined with several other factors to create great U.S. retail promotional opportunities that should exist throughout 2023, according to Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission.

Stop & Shop collected and donated more than $1.7 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer. Customers across the supermarket chain had the option of donating at checkout with 100 percent of donations going to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research, greater access to quality care and patient support services. For more than a decade, Stop & Shop has been committed to supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission, raising ...

Kegel’s Produce is celebrating its 75th year of providing fresh fruit and produce to customers across Pennsylvania and surrounding states. As a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certified and family-owned business, Kenny Myers, chief operating officer, attributes the company's success to the family work ethic of Kegel’s Produce President Suzanne Myers, along with the tremendous efforts of the buying staff, the sales staff and specialties purchasing.

Glenn Miller, president and CEO of Saticoy Lemon, a Sunkist-affiliated packinghouse, has retired. This comes after 43 years of service to the largest provider of California lemons in the United States. The board of directors has selected Marty Coert, previously operations manager, to succeed Miller as president and CEO.