The Kroger Co. shared its favorite ideas for taking meals outdoors and dished on springtime savings from fuel points to digital deals.   

"As we look forward to warmer weather and taking some meals outside, we are ready with lower prices on all the fresh items customers need to celebrate spring," said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising. "We love to see our customers get creative and make memories together over a meal — whether that's around the dinner table or outdoors."

Advance Customs Brokers celebrated 10 years in business on April 1. The company was founded in Miami by industry veterans Pat Compres and Maria Bermudez with the aim of providing additional levels of support and expertise to companies trading in fresh produce. Over the last decade, Compres and Bermudez have built a team that now supports a strong client base.

The Tom Lange Co. announced the addition of Becky Nix to its marketing department. Nix joined the St. Louis-based company on March 6, bringing with her nearly 20 years of B2B marketing experience.

Raley’s and FirstFruits Farms teamed up to provide fresh apples to the Placer County Food Bank. As a part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, 17,000 pounds of fresh apples were delivered last week.

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and no fiesta is complete without a heaping serving of guacamole. In fact, Cinco de Mayo is the second-biggest consumption occasion in the U.S. for avocados and guacamole.

The Little Potato Company recently unveiled a new brand identity and feel, aligning with its commitment to bring little moments of happiness to busy families.