Darvel Kirby, Produce Business Director, United Supermarkets, joins Sarah Hoxie for this exclusive interview to discuss the Jacky Pierce Golf Classic Tournament and different aspects of United Supermarkets. Partners from all over the country that the company deals with on a daily basis come to visit on this weekend for the special event.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Ten years ago United Supermarkets lost its Former Business Director Jacky Pierce, to cancer, and so the company renamed this tournament in his honor. He had been very involved in the tournament before his passing and it has become his namesake.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Mr. Kirby notes that one of the most challenging aspects of his job is dealing with weather. Weather influences everything that occurs in the produce industry and the best made plans can change over night with a weather event.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The Produce Business Director also discusses the aspects of the company's three banners like Market Street's higher end business, organic and natural foods; Amigos focus on Hispanic business predominantly; and United Supermarkets which helps to serve everyone.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Partnerships are vital to United Supermarkets' operations. Everyone can provide great, fresh produce when times are good and there are no issues. True partners come through when there are problems, weather issues or when you are needing to do something a little different then everyone else. Over the years those relationships have become very strong on all ends of the business.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
