Del Monte Fresh Produce launched its new ‘Can Do Done Daily’ campaign, which aims to highlight its dedicated workforce, who have been going above and beyond during these trying times. The new campaign, which features stories from Del Monte Fresh Produce employees in all sectors, from warehouse operations to merchandising and more, showcases the exemplary work Del Monte Fresh Produce’s staff has remained committed to executing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, despite the challenges they have faced.
The closures of restaurants, hotels, and schools have left growers with heaps of fresh produce without a destination. With crops often grown exclusively for the foodservice industry, growers who produce crops with a large percentage of production destined for this vital market segment are faced with incredible challenges amidst COVID-19 closures.
The new office allows customers to experience expanded lane options.
November 19, 2019
Green Light Go Inc., Garden Grove, Calif., opened the doors to its new McAllen, Texas, office, which enables produce brokers and buyers to experience expanded lane options, including LTL, out of California, Nogales, Ariz.; and South Texas, and FTL out of all 48 states.
Fargo produce distribution center includes state-of-the-art avocado and banana ripening rooms featuring organic flash sustainable technology for improved shelf life and color consistency.
November 15, 2019
SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., opened the doors to its Fargo Produce Distribution Center in Fargo, N.D.
The company will shift its focus and expertise to its produce distribution and fresh cut operations.
August 12, 2019
SpartanNash Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., announced plans to exit its Indianapolis, Ind.-based Fresh Kitchen operations to improve operating earnings within the food distribution segment.
Re-branded as Vine Line Produce Distribution, the companies’ combined business lines include Heeren Bros. Produce, Vine Line Logistics, Vine Line Trucking and Walsma & Lyons.
June 17, 2019
Heeren Bros., Inc., Comstock Park, Mich., and Walsma & Lyons, Byron City, Mich., announced a joint venture merger to become what is said to be a leading full-service produce and distribution, brokerage, refrigerated transportation and logistics company.