Today’s state-of-the-art ripening rooms allow you to consistently ripen truckload after truckload of bananas with unparalleled uniformity and precision. Yet all too often we continue to see inconsistencies in quality from DC to DC and store to store. This can take a surprising toll on sales and profit. To give us a better understanding about […]
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NCA Announces Senior Leadership Promotions
National Confectioners Association (NCA) President and CEO John Downs has announced a series of senior leadership promotions across the organization. Brian McKeon has been promoted to EVP of public policy and regulatory affairs, while Christopher Gindlesperger has been named EVP of public affairs and communications. Both will take on expanded roles in advancing NCA’s agenda […]
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McCormick To Combine With Unilever’s Foods Business
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) and Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR / NYSE: UL) have announced an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Foods business, creating a global flavor company with $20 billion in combined fiscal year 2025 revenue. Under the terms of the agreement, Unilever and its shareholders are expected to receive shares equating […]
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RELEX Report: AI Becomes Core Supply Chain Tool As Volatility Persists
RELEX Solutions has released the “State of Supply Chain 2026: Volatility, Trade-Offs & the Rise of AI,” finding that artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to operational decision support across supply chain planning. The report, based on a January 2026 survey of 514 retail, manufacturing, wholesale and supply chain leaders, found that 67 percent of […]
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Walmart Foundation Commits Up To $250,000 In Grants For HI Disaster Relief
The Walmart Foundation has committed up to $250,000 in grants to the Hawaii Community Foundation and Lahui Foundation to support disaster relief and long-term recovery across the state following a recent series of severe storms. Two consecutive storm systems struck the islands beginning March 10 and 19, bringing catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency […]
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Aldi U.S. Launches Redesigned Website, App With Instacart
Aldi U.S. and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) have launched a redesigned Aldi website at aldi.us and an updated mobile app, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise commerce platform and fulfillment solutions. The enhanced digital experience offers personalized recommendations, improved product discovery and shoppable recipes for meal planning. Instacart, which began powering fulfillment for Aldi U.S. in […]
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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Names Nettleship SVP Of Marketing
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has appointed Trish Nettleship as SVP of marketing. In her new role, Nettleship will serve on the company’s executive leadership team and lead the global marketing organization, responsible for defining and executing its marketing vision and strategy. Nettleship brings more than 25 years of marketing leadership experience across global technology and […]
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ReposiTrak, SPAR Group Launch ‘Surge Merchandising’ Platform For Retailers
ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK) and SPAR Group (NASDAQ: SGRP) have announced a strategic partnership to deploy a national solution designed to help retailers improve on-shelf availability, reduce store-level labor strain and ensure that products reach the shelf quickly and consistently. The integrated service pairs ReposiTrak’s inventory intelligence technology with SPAR’s nationwide on-demand workforce, giving retailers a […]