Produce Business Magazine

Dining embraces all five senses — the mouth-watering smell of fresh peaches; the sizzle of a fajita in a cast iron skillet; the silkiness of a tablecloth; the visual feast of a beautifully plated entree; or the refreshing taste of a watermelon sorbet. But beyond art for art’s sake, how do culinary aesthetics impact consumer behavior and the overall dining experience? And how can it spotlight more fresh produce? https://lnkd.in/gAEgmKUY

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the annual Produce Business 40 Under Forty awards: Cassidy Baker; Chayla Balko; James Camera; Travis Catalani; Conor Chilvers; Dan Corsaro; Matt DeBlouw; Brittany DiNiro; Sydney Fairchild; Wes Finch; Nikki Ford; Lou Getzelman; Mason Goolsby; Britney Hawkins; Antonio Illiano; Christine Jackson; Johnny Karrat; Maxwell Remington; Matthew Lind; Johnny Lunsford; Nicholas Marchini; Paul J Mastronardi; Justin McIntyre; Erica Miller; Rolff Vladimir Mitton; Michael Napolitano; Conner O’Malley; Kassi Orozco; Octavio Páramo; Chelsea Perkins; Joseph Procacci III; Mark Sato; Melanie Schroedter; Daniel Sebetic; Molly Tabron; Taylor Thompson; Armando Taddei Torres; Christian Vega; James D. Williams; Lindsay Young. This year’s 40 Under Forty list spotlights the NextGen entrepreneurs and leaders who aren’t afraid of making the connections needed in the fresh produce industry. #40UnderForty #producebusiness #emergingleaders https://lnkd.in/dydKD9xK

As the 2024 Retail Sustainability Award winner, Hannaford Supermarkets' eco-friendly operations define the store. Hannaford epitomizes why Produce Business selected the 189-store retailer as Sustainability Retailer of the Year. The company, the store, and the operations, including produce, go above and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gkCKUpQ9

Emily K. Kohlhas, of John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce, says she gets asked a lot of questions working in the industry, but there is one question that gets asked more than any other: “What’s new?” https://lnkd.in/gGaWMx_X

Four Seasons Produce's Brian Dey was awarded the 2024 Produce Business Merchandiser of the Year. For Dey, the produce department is a stage, and he’s merely a player. https://lnkd.in/eHaVe_cE

PRODUCE BUSINESS asked undercover shoppers from all over the U.S. to visit retailers in search of ingredients to make the perfect salad. From unripe produce to friendly employees, learn how grocery retailers across the country are merchandising and promoting fresh produce. #mysteryshoppers #retailrecon #freshproduce #producebusiness https://lnkd.in/grchVuUd

Congratulations to Ocean Mist Farms on its 100th anniversary! Read more in our Blast From the Past feature: https://lnkd.in/gCHrHrNj

Congratulations to Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets! Caputo's won our Best Independent Retailer Award for 2024 and is featured in our February issue. This industry-nominated recognition is part of a special award series to honor innovative companies and individuals that masterfully buy and sell fresh fruits and vegetables to drive overall consumption. "In a nutshell, that is what we’ve been doing for 66 years, since my father-in-law, Angelo Caputo, started the company," says Robertino Presta Sr., chief executive. "We have been going direct to the farmers, walking the markets every day to get the best products at the best prices, and passing those savings onto our customers. We’re a produce market with a specialty market all around it." https://lnkd.in/dkb4KS7g

Stephanie Tramutola of A&J Produce Corporation shares her wholesaler insights about meeting the demand for fresh produce year-round. https://lnkd.in/ej2hahSc

One apple led Josh Alsberg into a career in produce 20 years ago. The same variety also provided his concept and niche when opening Rubinette Produce Market in 2016, in Portland, OR. https://lnkd.in/gYv6b8bE