In addition to supplying customers with high-quality garlic, ginger and shallots from around the world, I Love Produce President Jim Provost also lends his time and coaching abilities to a local Special Olympics basketball team, which recently competed in the national tournament held in early June in Orlando, FL.

Provost is an assistant coach of the team, working under head coach Tony Carney.

Ahold Delhaize USA announced that John Ruane has been named president of The Giant Co.

If you handle organic produce in any way along the supply chain, now is the time to determine if you need to be certified under the new Strengthening of Enforcement regulations in USDA’s National Organic Program. And the overwhelming chances are that you must be certified.

Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. - Sustainability is a top priority for the global floral supply chain, and packaging is a key area of focus within that effort. International Fresh Produce Association will feature sustainable packaging solutions at its webinar: What’s Up Your Sleeve? an IFPA Floral Sustainable Packing Solutions Webinar, July 25 at 2 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m. Pacific.

The Kroger Co. announced that in the first year of its paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. The retailer is celebrating with a special anniversary offer, sharing that new members who enroll in a new annual membership from July 19 through August 8, will automatically receive 1,000 bonus Fuel Points.

GR Fresh has long been dedicated to ensuring that its customers receive the freshest and highest-quality produce through the use of innovative technologies while upholding high standards throughout production and distribution.

The McAllen, TX-based company prides itself on high-yield production practices and a strong social commitment to customers, employees and the environment.

This year, GR Fresh has experienced some bumps, as many in the produce industry have due to the economy and rising costs.