Crop assessments continue to trickle in following Hurricane Debby in early August. Many commodities along the East Coast are showing signs of quality issues as seasonal production declines in many of these local regions.

Epic Produce Sales is heading into the Colorado potato season with hopes for a strong year.

European-based Fresh Inset announced the introduction of Vidre+ Complex, its breakthrough technology that unlocks the full potential of 1-MCP (1-Methylcyclopropene) application across the entire supply chain, to the United States. 

 The American Floral Endowment announced the new chairman of the board, officers and trustees appointments effective Sept. 1, 2024.

The Kroger Co. filed a motion for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, against the Federal Trade Commission's administrative proceeding challenging the company's merger with Albertson's Companies Inc.

The GIANT Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer senior vice president and chief merchant. In her new role, Lupfer will lead all aspects of merchandising for the company as well as commercial planning and pricing, reporting directly to The Giant Co.’s president, John Ruane. The appointment is effective immediately.