Pamela Riemenschneider

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Professional scribbler, picture-taker and guru of fruits and vegetables. Retail Editor @producebluebook

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Articles

Allen Lund Company names carrier resources manager

Feb 7, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

La Cañada Flintridge Calif., February 5, 2025: The Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 is pleased to announce 23-year ALC veteran Xiomara Monterrey’s promotion to Carrier Resources Manager of ALC’s Carrier Resources department. Deann Saar, Carrier Relations Specialist, shared, “Congratulations to Xiomara on her well-deserved promotion to Carrier Resources Manager! I am thrilled to have her as my successor and know I’m leaving my department in capable hands.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 7, 2025 - Produce Blue Book

Feb 7, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson |Mark Campbell |Pamela Riemenschneider

The Produce Reporter’s Week in Review shifts to written format after the departure of my video partner, Pamela Riemenschneider. If you’re missing them too much, you can find hundreds in our YouTube archive. Here are some stories worth reviewing if you missed them this week: Tariffs U.S. pauses tariffs on Canada, keeps them on China?
Wonderful Seedless Lemons launch national campaign

Feb 6, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wonderful Seedless Lemons BB #:115157 has launched its first-ever national, multi-million-dollar marketing campaign, “Lemons With Seeds Are Annoying,” highlighting the small but relentless frustrations of life with lemon seeds – whether it’s fishing them out of drinks, picking them out of dishes, or making every squeeze a hassle.
Heartland Produce hires VP of Sales

Feb 3, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

Kenosha, WI — February 3, 2025 — Heartland Produce BB #:133466, a trusted leader in delivering fresh and quality produce throughout the Midwest, is proud to announce that Greg Samels will join the company as Vice President of Sales, effective February 3, 2025. In this role, Greg will oversee strategic sales initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth across Heartland’s expanding markets. Greg brings over 20 years of experience in sales leadership within the produce industry.
Sakata Seed America names new CEO in leadership transition

Jan 31, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

Woodland, CA – January 31, 2025 – Sakata Seed America, Inc. BB #:379645 is pleased to announce a strategic executive leadership transition, effective April 1, 2025. After more than fifteen years of dedicated service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sakata Seed America, Inc, Dave Armstrong will step into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance for the business.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review - January 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

Coming to you for the last Week in Review, we’re talking Super Bowl promotions, Big Game inflation, avocado crop forecasts, farmworker anxiety and a why an old video of Pamela picking strawberries is suddenly going viral.
Sprouts Farmers Market plans Florida expansion

Jan 30, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider

hoenix, AZ – Sprouts Farmers Market, BB #:168563 recently named Progressive Grocer’s Retailer of the Year, today announced plans for significant expansion in 2025, with a large focus on Florida. This strategic growth will bring more than seven new stores to the state, reinforcing Sprouts’ commitment to providing fresh and healthy food options to communities across the Sunshine State.
Big Y named Mango Retailer of the Year

Jan 30, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025– The National Mango Board (NMB) has named Big Y Foods {{BB#:101444}} as the recipient of its prestigious Retailer of the Year award. This award, presented Jan. 29 at the Big Y Foods Simsbury, CT location, honors the brand for its outstanding contributions to the mango category, including significant year-over-year sales growth, innovative in-store promotions and successful consumer engagement campaigns.
Walmart Canada to invest $6.5B in supply chain, new stores over next five years

Jan 30, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Walmart Canada BB #:277371 is excited to announce a landmark $6.5 billion investment over the next five years as the company plans to further accelerate growth in Canada. Walmart Canada will build dozens of new stores across the country, beginning with five new Supercentres in Ontario and Alberta by 2027. The Port Credit Walmart Supercentre will open in the summer of 2025.
Instacart to run its first Super Bowl ad

Jan 30, 2025 | producebluebook.com | Pamela Riemenschneider |Greg Johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, which will air during the second quarter of the Big Game on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Entitled “We’re Here” the 30-second spot brings together beloved icons from America’s favorite grocery brands — including breakout stars from the most legendary Big Game ads of years past — for one epic delivery that is only possible with Instacart.

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