SpartanNash will be donating $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes — including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember — following its annual in-store fundraiser. 

Fruit Royale Inc. is an experienced grower shipper of table grapes, working directly with its contracted growers on all aspects of fruit production—growing, packing, cooling, storing, logistics and sales.

“We have been active in the production of premium table grapes in the San Joaquin Valley since 2004,” said Louie Galvan, Fruit Royale’s managing partner. “We have steadily increased our production on flavorful varieties for more than 20 years.”

J&K Fresh is an industry leader when it comes to providing a fresh clearance for on-time delivery of fresh produce. So much so that its mission statement is to provide its clients with the most professional and personalized service available.

“Our team prides itself on being proactive, rather than reactive,” said John Ercolani, vice president of the Philadelphia-based company.

It’s not every day that companies hit historic milestones and become legacy companies, but Bushwick Commission is one of those companies. Since 1934, Bushwick has been doing what its founders, the Koondel family, did best: serve the community.

Following the Koondels came a new generation of civic-minded produce entrepreneurs. Jack Hyman and David Gray were innovative leaders who carried on Bushwick’s legacy, thrusting it forward into the next era of growth. Today, 90 years and four generations later, that legacy continues.

The Giumarra Cos. expanded its organic avocado program tailored for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. The company will feature organic avocados at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA.

“We are delighted to announce the expansion of our organic avocado offerings to better serve our customers,” said Bruce Dowhan, senior vice president for the Giumarra Cos. “With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the rising consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados of various sizes.”