Walmart Stores Inc. has recognized C.H. Robinson with its first-ever 3rd Party Logistical Carrier of the Year Award for 2014, noting contributions for outstanding service, effective communication, and providing solutions and innovations in a changing industry.

Marzetti, a leader in refrigerated dressings and produce dips, is reaching out to consumers with a four-part video series. The company will donate up to $5,000 to four different charities in connection with the videos.

Riverside, CA-based Index Fresh, a grower-owned packing, marketing and shipping company, recently added Bill Frank and Jessica Chavez as account managers.

Frank previously worked for a southern California produce wholesaler, pack and distribution company, offering a wide-range of fruits and vegetables. He has extensive experience as a regional produce field merchandiser, and a field buyer for a major, national grocery chain.

For more than 30 years, Watsonville, CA-based Well-Pict Inc. has differentiated itself from the competition by selling only its own proprietary varieties.

“Our emphasis is on flavor,” said Vice President of Sales Dan Crowley. “This isn’t a small deal. It’s a multi-million-dollar venture but we want to be the only ones selling our berries. No one else is selling the same strawberries that we are.”

PEAKfresh, an intelligent modified-atmosphere packaging film specifically developed for the packaging of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and cut flowers, is making great inroads and seeing its sales increase on an annual basis. But it is not the only packaging that President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Ganzerla is touting these days.

“Chile has a strong citrus program consisting of clementines, Navels, Mandarins and lemons,” said Karen Brux, North America managing director for the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association. “Citrus used to be considered more of a winter item, but thanks to the growth in the Southern Hemisphere supply, consumers can enjoy high-quality, juicy and sweet citrus on a year-round basis today. Much of the summer citrus consumed by North Americans is from Chile.”