The Kroger Co. opened a new spoke in Birmingham, AL. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the new spoke will operate as a seamless extension of the regional fulfillment center in Atlanta, making Kroger Delivery available to more customers in the greater Birmingham area.

Avocados from Peru is teaming up this season with the World Champion Los Angeles Rams as the team’s official avocado and superfood. Through Oct. 24 fans will have an opportunity to win the Avo-Rams custom electric vehicle, a trip to the iconic Machu Picchu in Peru and a VIP Rams game-day experience.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

On the heels of two years that brought double-digit profits — as well as unprecedented challenges — a growing, fortified floral industry is well positioned to weather the headwinds of inflation and keep flowers top of mind for consumers.

That was the message that Kate Penn, CEO of the Society of American Florists, delivered during the State of the Industry address at SAF Orlando 2022, the 137th annual convention in Orlando, Florida.

Naturipe, a leading global producer of nutritious fresh berries for more than 100 years, will launch a new line of frozen fruit products, available Oct. 17 in select retailers across the mid and Northeast.

Publix Super Markets Charities will donate $5.65 million to 328 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations working to alleviate hunger throughout the Southeast.

To further support hunger alleviation efforts, nearly 6,300 Publix associates are volunteering with 205 nonprofits throughout the company’s operating area, each with a mission to help people experiencing food insecurity.