VOL. 80 | Sweat Equity and Fieldwork: The Lifeblood of California




Articles in This Issue


Do What Makes You Different: A Q&A With Robert Dobrzanski, Founder, Atlas Produce

Robert Dobrzanski breaks down 20 years of company evolution and an ongoing dedication to staying family-owned...

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Returning Home: A Journey With Randy Scott

The retired Senior Category Manager of Produce for Sprouts Farmers Market gives us a closer look at his 40-plus-year career and the Texas roots that raised him...

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Halloween SnackChat

Industry pundits from several different categories lend their expertise as buyers put the finishing touches on their Halloween displays...

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My Favorite Things: Leslie Lawrence, Operations Manager, Joe Produce

After working with experts across multiple sectors, the Joe Produce Operations Manager gives us a peek inside her world...

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Project Phoenix

The Sobeys' FreshCo Director discusses the execution of this innovative pilot program as the retail chain accelerates its fresh-forward strategies…

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Issue 80 October - Editor's Letter

Sweat equity, golden hours, and passion inspire our Editor in Chief in her latest pen-to-paper, drawing on the parallels between foodservice and produce storytelling...

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A Closer Look at Bee Sweet Citrus Mandarin Point-of-Sale Line

The potential a pop of color can bring to a produce department cannot be overstated. Combined with distinctive messaging and a brand built on consumer loyalty, retail operators are finding a...

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A CLOSER LOOK AT Taylor Farms Snack Packs

The name of the game for me today is refueling. On the go. With a healthy option. Snickers® is no longer a trick of my trade. Well, maybe sometimes.With companies continuing to make strides in the...

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A Closer Look at Soli Organic™ Packaged Bunches

Come a little closer—I won’t bite! Now that I’ve got your attention, let me introduce you to the latest Soli Organic™ product to hit the market: Packaged Bunches.With this release, the supplier has...

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A Closer Look at SUNSET® Umami Bombs®

Make way for a delicious explosion. Mastronardi Produce® launched a flavor bomb into the tomato category, and your shoppers will not be able to resist this sweet and savory beauty.Dubbed Umami...

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An Apple to Envy

What’s in a name? This apple by any other name would be just as sweet, but Envy™ conveys the variety’s coveted distinction in a competitive field. Developed to meet consumer demand for a...

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Type 2 Fun and the Next Generation of Produce

How can younger generations' love for extreme sports entice them to the produce lifestyle? Our Managing Editor explores a key phrase to highlight the excitement of the industry...

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Sweat Equity and Fieldwork: The Lifeblood of California

Newly appointed President Mark Bassetti takes us on an inspiring career journey while demonstrating the vitality of this integral ag region…

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