More than 40 retailers — representing more than 19,000 stores across the United States and Canada — support the ‘eat brighter!’ movement, and the fresh produce marketing initiative is growing both in support and offerings.

Jose Rossignoli, category general manager at Robinson Fresh, said future trends for mango movement at retail can be anticipated based upon current trends in the foodservice sector.

This fall BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores have joined Katie’s Krops to inspire parents and children to lead healthier lifestyles by eating more fresh produce. From Sept. 10 to Oct.

Moxxy Marketing, based in Salinas, CA, announced the hire of Molly Briseño as director of client services on Sept. 16.

In agriculture, weather often has the last word.

Earlier in the growing season, it was appearing that the 2014 Idaho potato crop may come in early, size well, and have good yields. But August was unusually cool and wet in eastern Idaho where most of the state’s potatoes are grown, and that slowed down the growth of the tubers, leading some in the industry to believe that the crop may be smaller than anticipated and that larger-sized potatoes could be at a premium for the 2014-15 marketing season.

On the other hand, the number of harvested acres may be up this year.

MAHWAH, NJ — Supreme Cuts recently rolled out some new products that have drawn an “enthusiastic response,” and the company will be re-introducing another product in the near future, according to an executive with the company.