During AFE's recent virtual board of trustee meeting Sept. 20, 2021, new officers, executive committee members, and committee chairs were appointed.

"We are happy to recognize these individuals for their commitment to the floral industry and look forward to another successful year," AFE said in a statement.

Steven Muro, president and founder of Fusion, will share his expertise and industry knowledge during a live webinar from the Hass Avocado Board on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT. The webinar will detail growth opportunities for Hass avocados with insights into bagged and bulk avocado purchases and why households who purchase both presents a unique opportunity for the industry.

Camposol has named José Antonio Gómez Bazán as its CEO as of Sept. 21. Gómez Bazán was previously the company's commercial director for the international division.

Cub Foods, a Midwest retailer, has jumped into the Honeybear Brands pollinator program by sponsoring five acres and is showcasing their dedication in store to help raise funds for the program. A portion of Fall in-store proceeds are being used to develop additional pollinator habitats.

Digital marketing consists of a lot of moving parts, and each one is becoming more important as we gear up for 2022. According to Business Insider, over 55 percent of people are doing grocery shopping online in 2021. That number is expected to increase to over 66 percent by 2024. So, how do you gain customer loyalty in a growing digital space as well as provide the best in-store experience? You must stay on top of the digital marketing trends. You have to stay current, and you have to be ready to change directions at a moment’s notice.

The future has arrived at the ShopRite of Yardley and the ShopRite of Bethlehem, PA, where customers can be the first to take advantage of innovative battery-powered delivery robots for same day home grocery delivery.  The remote controlled, robotic carts will make their Northeast debut at the two stores and are designed to meet growing consumer demand for faster home delivery.

Tortoise rolls out at the ShopRite of Yardley this week and the ShopRite of Bethlehem next month.