In a partnership that celebrates a shared commitment to health, vitality and active living, Chiquita and Brooks Running launched the "Ready, Set, Peel!" promotion.

After a successful first collaboration, both parties are re-joining forces to inspire and motivate runners of all levels across the globe in enhancing their fitness journeys, while showcasing the importance of well-rounded nutrition and performance footwear.

The U.S. Apple Association named a new chair to lead its board of directors. Washington grower and shipper Steve Clement, CEO of Sage Fruit Co., will serve the 2023-24 term.

Sage Fruit has five warehouse/packing partners and ships more than $280 million of fresh fruit globally. Clement has been with Sage Fruit for 18 years. He also sits on the governing board of the Northwest Fruit Exporters. His immediate past role at USApple was vice chair of the board of directors.

F&S Fresh Foods hired Jay Schneider in its newly created role of director of sales operations. Schneider is in charge of helping to grow top-line sales, driving awareness of the company’s capabilities and products to current and future clients. He is drawing on his vast experience gained during a quarter-century with Acme Markets, giving him insight into what retailers want and need to grow product sales.

CMI Orchards introduced new pear-packing technology with strong benefits to retailers and consumers. Its recent expansions on the technology used to pack, market and sell pears is something the company has been working toward for a while.

The Michigan Apple Committee works in the areas of consumer education, research, market development and communications with the primary goal to help Michigan apple growers be successful in their businesses.

EVERETT, MA — The New England Produce Council kicked off its annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo Monday evening, Aug. 21, with the VIP reception and the cocktail reception, held at the Encore Boston Harbor, here. The VIP reception was sponsored by North Bay Produce, and the cocktail reception was sponsored by 4M Fruit Distributors.