VOL. 35 | Hello Again!




Articles in This Issue


The Four P’s of Merchandising: Product, Placement, Pricing, and Promotion Part 3

The produce supply chain expert discusses retail's Ps to answer your Qs. Find out how to perfect your merchandising efforts here...

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Certified Platinum: The Story of Taylor Farms' TRUE Certification

How is the company reducing its environmental impact to zero through this watershed program? Director of Sustainability Nicole Flewell discusses this first-ever ag distinction...

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Making America Love the Pear Again

What category sins have contributed to the pear's downfall and what changes does Stemilt Growers believe will be the secret to success? The Director of Marketing discusses in this Snack exclusive...

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What’s in a Name? Allen Lund Company Transforms Business with Its Software Suite

By naming its suite of software offerings, the company aids the transportation industry and keeps things moving. Vice President of Operations Kenny Lund shares details...

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Mentors in the Making: LeighAnne Thomsen

Find out how the Calavo Account Manager went from intern to sales superstar. Tonya Antle, Joe Caldwell, and Julie Krivanek share details about her journey...

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Packaging a Fresh Business Perspective: How Fresh Del Monte’s Growth Continues to Evolve

In light of its recent acquisition of Mann Packing, the company keeps its eyes on opportunities to expand and meet consumers' demands. VP of Marketing Dionysios Christou discusses...

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My Favorite Things: Bre Macomber, Marketing Specialist, Tom Lange Company

Besides grunge rock and true crime, what makes this Marketing Specialist let loose outside of Tom Lange Company? With those first two in mind, we had to know more of her favorite things...

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Retail Runway: Sept 2018

Given that plant-based meats and proteins are so hot right now, I was floored when Mann’s announced its vegan sausage Tomato Bolognese bowl is the first-ever warm veggie meal to feature plant-ba...

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NatureFresh™ Farms: Discovering the Future

Bringing flavor and innovation to the forefront of the greenhouse industry, the company invests in R&D, a team primed for growth, and more. Peter Quiring, Matt Quiring, and John Ketler share their perspectives...

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The Heart of the Matter: Why There is a "New Normal" for Artichokes

How has the grower created a "new normal" for this once perennial, spring-time-only treat? VP of Artichoke Production Dale Huss tells us what influenced category growth for artichokes and more...

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Sun Pacific: Chasing the Sun

Nathan Longcrier, Max Jehle, Melissa Heinrich, and more address expansion efforts for Sun Pacific's dynamic California grape program...

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Up Close with Chelan Fresh Rockit™ Apple Shuttle Pack

Nursery rhymers, get ready! Chelan Fresh is looking to swap in a few verses for the traditional treats children are singing about with the launch of its new Shuttle Pack, fondly referred to as “the...

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Up Close with DelFrescoPure® STACKERS

Let’s face it—we all have days when we rush out the door to work, soccer practice, gym class, recitals, happy hour, or appointments in between staff meetings and lunch because life just never stops...

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