VOL. 36 | From Software Star to Tech Titan
Articles in This Issue
Empire State of Mind
The Vice President of Operations shares how the company is tackling the wholesale banana business while ushering in a new era that stays true to a family legacy...
Relevance Re(de)fined: Oppy Looks Back on 160 Years
After 160 years in produce, how is Oppy staying as relevant as ever and bringing exceptional ingenuity to market? John Anderson and James Milne share in this Snack exclusive...
The Four P’s of Merchandising: Product, Placement, Pricing, and Promotion Part 4
You've made it to the last leg of the 4-P journey! In this epic conclusion, the produce supply chain expert dives in to the most fun element of merchandising strategy: promotion...
Up Close with I Love Produce Monster Garlic
One might wonder what Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark, Halloween, and garlic all have in common, but the answer is quite simple: OctCLOVErfest, a promotion of garlicky-themed Halloween treats and...
A Closer Look at West Pak™ Lil’ ‘Cados: Just the Ripe size
There really isn’t much I wouldn’t pair with an avocado. Thankfully, consumers now have the perfect ratio of avo-can’t-do-without-you to meal ingredients with West Pak™ Lil’ ‘Cados: Just the Ripe...
Up Close with Jasmine Vineyards GrapesToGo™
The eyes are the windows to the soul, and with its peekable pouch—Jasmine Vineyards’ GrapesToGo™—offers a window to snacking heaven. With an eye-catching 125g pack, GrapesToGo is both cute and...
Up Close with LGS Darling Clementines®
“Oh my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling Clementine, you are tasty and delicious, won’t you be my snacking prize?”...
Purposefully Incomplete
The President of Catania Worldwide takes The Snack on a journey through the transformation of a family legacy into an international operation that's leading the produce charge...
Pure Flavor: Making Roots in Georgia
Jaime Moracci, Jeff Moracci, Matt Mastronardi, and Chris Veillon discuss the 15-year-old company's new growth in Georgia and what lies ahead...
From Software Star to Tech Titan: Famous Software’s Transformative Approach
How has Famous Software transformed from a pre-Apple Era accounting software into a fully-integrated, multi-platform tech leader? The company's President and team discuss in this Snack exclusive...
My Favorite Things: Heather Shavey, Assistant Vice President - General Merchandise Manager, Costco Wholesale
From Blue cheese olives to Bleu the Frenchie, here are just a few things that make Costco's produce powerhouse tick outside of her role...
Retail Runway: Oct 2018
One of the easiest snacks to stuff in a backpack for a hike or shove in a carry-on for a long flight is jerky. Giorgio Foods is bringing a whole new spin on the time-tested go-to with its Portab...
All In with Anthony Gallino
How has California Giant Berry Farms ensured it is always one step ahead of the curve? The Vice President of Sales looks back on his 25-year berry history in this Snack exclusive...
Mentors in the Making: Caitlin Tierney
Dan Acevedo, Steve Wright, and Sean Walsh have all had a hand in this Director of Produce for 99 Cents Only Stores’ career. Find out how here...
Leveraging Knowledge; A Q&A with Joe Spano
With over 20 years of impressive Mucci Farms accolades in his repertoire, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing talks how to keep innovation at the top of the deck...