After 45 years of service at Publix Super Markets, Sam Pero, Lakeland division vice president, will retire at the end of this year. Marsha Singh has been promoted and will take over Pero's vacated position.

Established in 1925 as a local small crop farm in Pelion, SC, Walter P. Rawl & Sons has grown into a national, multi-generational business, selling leafy greens and specialty vegetables. A clear understanding of consumer demands for sustainability has driven innovation and success. “Today’s consumer is more likely to prefer packaging that is recyclable and we have heard that message from them for years,” said Ashley Rawl, vice president of sales, marketing and product development, as well as grandson to founder Walter P. Rawl.

Situated on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is a trusted partner for local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers. The company’s strong distribution network stretches through most of the United States and into Canada.

With the calendar turning to December, it represented one of the busiest times of the year for the company.

The closing day of the Organic Grower Summit  on Dec. 1, 2022 was a whirlwind of activity and celebration. A morning full of educational sessions provided insight into the growth, opportunities and future of CEA production while industry leaders also discussed the softening demand for organics and what growers can do.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board launched an online toolkit to promote watermelon during the winter months. The new landing page is designed as a resource for retailers, media and industry members, such as watermelon importers, to help position and promote watermelon year-round.

A tireless advocate for modernity, The St. Regis Venice has made a name for itself as a hub of contemporary art that celebrates the hotel's gorgeous heritage bones while embracing innovation in all its forms. In its latest creative partnership, the property collaborated with Berlin-based Studio Mary Lennox to design festive and sculptural interventions that will be on display across the hotel spaces through the holidays.