Mission Produce Inc., a world leader in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos, announced the promotion of Denise Junqueiro to vice president of marketing and communications, reporting to Steve Barnard, CEO and founder.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. announced that Rachael Vegas joined the company as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. Vegas will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the company’s merchandising and assortment planning and allocation functions, and will report to Paul Cichocki, executive vice president, chief commercial officer.

Noting that “everything’s going” with Wada Farm’s major commodities, company President Kevin Stanger said in mid-October that in addition to its hallmark products of potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes, the Idaho Falls, ID-based company is also moving watermelons and other items from the Southeast.

Pazazz is a premium apple hit for its bursting flavor, great texture and season long availability, but that’s never been truer than this year. The Pazazz orchards are at full maturity and with production spread throughout North America, this year’s harvest is proving to be our best on record.  

With a bark greater than its bite, Canada’s leading Fairtrade-certified banana supplier Equifruit has big plans to bring those elements into sync as it eyes expansion throughout Canada and into the United States.

Square Roots, a technology leader in indoor farming, and Gordon Food Service held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new indoor farm opening in Michigan, taking another step to expand a shared vision to build indoor farms together across the continent — enabling local food at a global scale.

“In partnering with Square Roots, we are delivering on our ambitions to make nutritious, local produce available to everyone, throughout the year, regardless of the local climate,” said Rich Wolowski, CEO of Gordon Food Service.