SpartanNash promoted David Petko to executive vice president and chief supply chain officer. He oversees all aspects of SpartanNash's global supply chain, which serves 145 company-owned stores, over 2,100 independent retailers and national accounts throughout the U.S., as well as U.S. military commissaries and exchanges around the world.

With roots dating back to 1790, the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, NY, is an invaluable hub for produce reaching all corners of New York and surrounding areas.

Hunts Point is the largest produce terminal market in the world, with more than 210 million packages of produce trading annually, representing nearly $2.3 billion in sales and reaching more than 23 million people.

Don Ed Holmes sold 50-pound sacks of jumbo yellow onions for $30 each last week. “That’s the best market I can remember at this time of year for a long time. The last time it was this high was 2007,” said the owner of The Onion House, which is headquartered in Weslaco, TX.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board examined factors that affect watermelon demand and detailed its multi-pronged effort to help drive consumption during a session held last month at the 107th annual National Watermelon Association convention in Nashville, TN.

As a service to the industry, the NWPB will rehash the in-person presentation during a webinar, to be held March 22.

Now through the end of March, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee is also celebrating National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day today.  

WP Rawl announced its official partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program this past week. The PAYs program is a partnership between the U.S. Army and companies that help provide America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while also preparing them for future employment.

As a company, WP Rawl is passionate about getting involved with the military community and is committed to supporting veterans.