At the Annual Member Meeting of Allegiance Retail Services, LLC, held at the Upper Montclair Country Club, President and Chief Operating Officer John T. Derderian announced three leadership team promotions.

National Avocado Day is fast approaching, and Avocados from Peru is celebrating America’s favorite superfood by giving back to local communities and unveiling the ultimate demo machine — the AFP Food Truck.

The famous, flavorful, limited-edition Hatch Chiles are back in season and the quality is some of the best in recent years for Frieda’s Branded Produce, which is kicking off the season with strong supplies and outstanding flavor.

Frieda’s works in partnership with certified, authentic growers located in Hatch, NM. This popular pepper supply is anticipated to pick up throughout July, with the season expected to continue through the end of September.

HMC Farms has partnered with Tevel Aerobotics Technologies to pilot its drone harvesting system utilizing flying autonomous robots. Each robot has the ability to fly, locate fruit, harvest and place the fruit all on its own with no human interaction required.  

Driscoll’s announced its Berry Mobile Tour across the Northeastern U.S., including stops in New York and Boston, as part of its Sweetness Worth Sharing campaign. Berry lovers in these areas can enjoy free delicious berry treats, fun photo opportunities and more to create memories and form special moments of connection with Only the Finest Berries.

Walmart revised its outlook for profit for the Q2 and full-year, primarily due to price reductions aimed to improve inventory levels.

The company said operating income for the second quarter and full year is expected to decline 13-14 percent and 11-13 percent, respectively. Comp sales for Walmart U.S., excluding fuel, are expected to be about 6 percent for the second quarter. This is higher than previously expected with a heavier mix of food and consumables, which is negatively affecting gross margin rate.