produce distributor

Del Monte Fresh Produce Debuts 'Can Do Done Daily' Campaign to Highlight Company's Frontline Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2020

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.

How COVID-19 Foodservice Closures Have Altered the Fresh Produce Industry

Craig Stauffer

May 28, 2020

No Comments

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.

Green Light Go announces new McAllen, TX office

The new office allows customers to experience expanded lane options.

November 19, 2019

No Comments

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.

SpartanNash Fargo Produce Distribution Center

SpartanNash opens $10M produce distribution center

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

No Comments

SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., opened the doors to its Fargo Produce Distribution Center in Fargo, N.D.

Sysco acquires Armstrong Produce, Kula Produce

Armstrong Produce maintains operations in Honolulu, Kona and Kahului, and supplies fresh produce daily to local chefs and retailers.

November 13, 2019

No Comments

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, both Hawaii-based broadline fresh produce wholesalers and distributors.

Sole Source Capital acquires Worldwide Produce

WWP is a distributor of fresh produce, dairy and specialty foods in California and Nevada.

October 29, 2019

No Comments

Sole Source Capital LLC (SSC), Santa Monica, Calif., acquired a majority interest in Worldwide Produce (WWP), Los Angeles.

SpartanNash to exit Fresh Kitchen operations

The company will shift its focus and expertise to its produce distribution and fresh cut operations.

August 12, 2019

No Comments

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.

Stemilt Growers automates distribution center for improved inventory management

When a natural disaster struck one of the three warehouses, the company decided to consolidate inventory into one automated distribution center.

August 1, 2019

No Comments

Stemilt Growers implemented Swisslog's PowerStore SupplyCarrier to ensure efficient and reliable inbound and outbound pallet delivery at high speeds.

IF&P Foods acquires Get Fresh Produce

Get Fresh is a distributor of fresh produce, fresh-cut items and specialty products to foodservice and retail customers.

July 3, 2019

No Comments

IF&P Foods, a Chicago-based private equity-backed family of produce and specialty food companies, acquired Get Fresh Produce, Bartlett, Ill.

Heeren Bros., Walsma & Lyons announce joint venture merger

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

No Comments

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.