The International Fresh Produce Association welcomed foodservice professionals from across the supply chain to Monterey, CA, this past week for The Foodservice Conference, bringing together operators, distributors, menu developers, school nutrition leaders, chefs, suppliers and solution providers for two days focused on one shared goal: getting more fruits and vegetables on more plates. 

This weekend the Giant Co. celebrated grand re-openings of its two Chambersburg, PA, stores following several months of major renovations. 

“This remodel enabled us to improve efficiencies and flow throughout the store for our customers, while showcasing Giant’s commitment to value and freshness with more product variety and updates to our produce and other fresh departments,” said Matthew Koppenhaver, Norland Avenue Giant store manager. “The entire Norland Avenue team can’t wait to showcase what’s new for our customers!”

Vanguard Food LP announced a corporate rebrand and name change to Verdexa Holdings. The corporate rebrand follows the recent appointments of industry veterans Dwight Ferguson and Frank Padilla to Verdexa’s board of directors, and signifies the company is prepared to continue executing its acquisitive growth strategy supported by its private investment partners.

Uber Technologies Inc. has entered into a business combination agreement with Delivery Hero for approximately $14.8 billion. This would extend the world’s largest mobility and delivery platform to a total of 99 markets, with combined pro-forma Gross Bookings of $236 billion in 2025.

Schnuck Markets Inc. has partnered with VitalityIP to launch an AI-powered, agentic shopping assistant that will bring a personalized shopping experience to each customer by delivering nutrition guidance, meal ideas and product recommendations making it easier for customers to choose foods that support their respective lifestyles.

Tops Friendly Markets said it is grateful to the community and its associates for helping it raise over $428,000 during the company's annual Children's Miracle Network campaign. The campaign ran at participating Tops Friendly Markets locations from June 14 through July 4.