Why this Food Lion guy is one of the nation’s top produce managers
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Maybe you think you know what makes a good supermarket produce manager. Well, let’s see if your preconceived notions match the reality of one winner in a nationwide contest of the best.
This episode spotlights an award-winning produce manager. Chris Jorgensen, a 23-year veteran of Food Lion, was one of only 25 winners in International Fresh Produce Association’s 2022 Retail Produce Manager Awards. Considering there are more than 1,000 produce managers in Food Lion stores alone, that’s a small number. Lets hear his story, what he does, and what he expects for the future, plus produce department tips.
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