The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance has announced its new officers and members of its Board of Directors for 2025.

Chestnut Hill Farms announced Bill Sheridan, a valued member of its Advisory Board, died on May 2.
 
Mr. Sheridan was much more than a dedicated leader in the produce industry—he was a trusted mentor, advisor, and friend to many. His career, which spanned over 40 years, had an indelible impact on the banana and pineapple industries. 
 

SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest Supermercado Nuestra Familia—the fourth location in SpartanNash’s Hispanic retail banner. With the transition, the newly renovated Supermercado Nuestra Familia reflects the company’s continued commitment to providing a tailored shopping experience that reflects the tastes and traditions of South Omaha’s Hispanic community.

G&R Farms launched the 2025 Growing America’s Farmers program, featuring in-store Vidalia promotions to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. GAF raises funds for grants and scholarships benefiting students pursuing careers in production agriculture.

United Natural Foods Inc. has partnered with GreenChoice, PBC, the food intelligence company, to expand its offering of healthy shelf labels and healthy shopping technology, providing independent retailers with plug and play options to improve personalization and transparency on the shelf.

Each year, one rising star in the horticulture and plant sciences fields is recognized as the Paul Thomas Floriculture Production Intern of the Year for his or her exceptional performance during internships provided by the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program administered through the American Floral Endowment.