Nichols Farms announced that Jared Lorraine, long-time veteran in the produce and beverage industries, has joined the team as president and chief operating officer. Lorraine comes to Nichols Farms with more than two decades of experience in supply chain management, operations, and continuous improvement from Pepsico and — most recently — Wonderful Citrus.

Tops Friendly Markets promoted Aaron Payne to the role of vice president of marketing and promotional strategy as part of Shared Services Center, which supports both Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32.

For the second consecutive year, Copefrut Chile has obtained the most internationally recognized carbon neutrality certification, CarbonNeutral from Natural Capital Partners, for the transportation of its organic apples. The certification covers the sea and land transport of Copefruit’s organic apples to the U.S. and European markets and demonstrates the company’s leadership in environmental matters and renews its commitment to climate action.

Concord Foods, a leading innovator of produce companion products, will be launching four new organic Fresh Success seasoning and smoothie mixes just in time for the summer season. The new mix flavors include Organic Guacamole Seasoning, Organic Salsa Seasoning, Organic Banana Smoothie and Organic Strawberry Banana Smoothie mixes and are expected to hit the shelves July 2022.

The Texas International Produce Association teamed up with North Texas Food Bank of Plano, TX, to make a 15,403-pound fresh produce donation at the conclusion of the recent Viva Fresh Produce Expo. These fresh fruits and vegetables will provide roughly 12,800 meals for north Texas families in need.

The donation is made possible thanks to the 200 companies that exhibited a wide array of fresh produce at the Viva Fresh Expo. The donation will provide fresh produce for food pantries and meal programs throughout north Texas.

Being in the agriculture business for over four generations, the United Apple Sales team, with orchards and growing partners in western New York, learned a long time ago that Mother Nature is the great equalizer and ultimately drives the program.