VOL. 30 | From Beats to Brix
Articles in This Issue
Braga Fresh Family Farms: Planting for the Future
Nearing 90 years in our industry, see how this third-generation company has anticipated fresh food and sustainability trends. Rod Braga shares in this Snack exclusive...
CPMA: Power of Produce
“Just wait until CPMA comes back to Vancouver in 2018,” my friends and colleagues have told me for the entirety of my three-year stretch at AndNowUKnow and The Snack, “Now that’s a breathtaking...
Harps Foods: Without Compromise
Bringing 28 years of experience to his produce leadership role governing nearly 100 Harps Food stores, Mike Roberts discusses fresh's integral role in growth in this exclusive...
Navigating the Amazon
In Part One of my contribution to The Snack Magazine, I discussed the rise of online shopping in grocery and how it is influencing brick and mortar. A perfect, more granular example of this is...
Retail Runway: February 2018
With increasing options in the store, see what packaging we thought struts its stuff best on the produce shelves in this high-graphic Snack exclusive...
Trimble: Connecting the Physical & Digital Worlds
In this age of information, how do you hone in on the areas you can control? Director of Customer Engagement Matt Denninger tells how this tech puts precision and efficiency in your pocket...
Mike Mauti: Negotiating for Win-Win
Using his knowledge in Loblaw’s produce leadership to help our industry navigate the ever-challenging buyer-supplier dynamic, this expert shares his secrets with The Snack...
Mentors in the Making: Brian Antle
Reflecting on his path to produce and looking forward to the future, see what mentors Rick Antle, Tony Alameda, and Jim Bogart have to say about this rising star...
My Favorite Things: Cindy Jewell, Vice President of Marketing, California Giant Berry Farms
For many in our industry, it’s hard to think of berries without thinking of Cindy. She has spent more than 30 years becoming synonymous with strawberries—first with the California Strawberry Commission and then with California Giant—all while cultivating
Tessemae’s: Jump First, Ask Later
How did a probable felony breaking-and-entering play into this company's foundation? Co-Founders Greg, Brian, and Matt Vetter give us the scoop on the rapidly-growing organization...
Viva Produce at Viva Fresh Expo: Highlighting the Rio Grande Valley
See what twists this year's show has in the works as we talk Viva with Joseph Bunting, Dante Galeazzi, and Frank Pagliaro in our latest Snack exclusive...
What Is Your Company Worth? A Viva Fresh Private Equity Valuation Panel
In an era of strategic partnerships and acquisitions, hear about gauging your assets from business connoisseurs Jay Pack, Joel Montminy, and Ferrell Daste in this Snack exclusive...
SUNSET®: From Beats to Brix
From DJ to greenhouse powerhouse; innovation is always key for Paul Mastonardi. Here he discusses unprecedented growth and what’s ahead in 2018…
Up Close with Duda Farm Fresh Foods Celery Campaign
Just in time for the first pitch of America’s favorite sport, Duda Farm Fresh Foods’ campaign An All-American Snack is back by popular demand. Featured front-and-center is Duda’s naturally-sweet,...
Up Close with Love™ Beets Beet Salsa
Ancient lore suggests that if two people eat from the same beet, they will fall in love. But with the launch of Love Beets’ Beet Salsa, you might find yourself enamored with the beet itself instead...
Up Close with Village Farms' Lorabella Blossom™
Tucked away along the sundrenched beaches and sparkling seas of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Village Farms discovered an exciting new orange tomato variety. One crisp bite of the refreshingly vibrant...
Up Close with Chelan Fresh's Cascade Crest Organics
First impressions are all about style. Proving this theory are Chelan Fresh’s Cascade Crest Organics pouches, as the packaging beautifully showcases its beloved organic produce to promote the...
Up Close with Windset Farms® Rebranded California Peppers
Producing brightly-colored, nutritious, and versatile vegetables from California, Windset Farms has added a new, full scale pepper program at its Santa Maria, California, operation. With 2018...
The Organic Heavy Hitters: Crosset Company
Keeping their fingers on the industry's pulse, how is this company priming for growth in the organic sector? Tim Shepard and Bob Lummis share here...
