With the recent opening of its 16th new location this year, a unique small format No Frills, Loblaw Cos. is on track to open 40 new stores this year and convert dozens more.

Marco Andrea Corbo, vice president of sales and operations at J. E. Russell, died on Tuesday, June 18. He was 46. Mr. Corbo was known for his diligent work ethic and unwavering devotion to his family. His gentle and humble demeanor will be greatly missed.

The Hass Avocado Board named Meyocks, a marketing and branding firm, as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.

Naturipe Farms is the largest blueberry producer in the world. The company has evolved from four highly esteemed berry growers with their own marketing companies to one company, cultivating blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries and avocados.

Ken Gad, the owner of Cambridge Farms in South Easton, ME, is widely regarded as a leading authority on potatoes on the Eastern Shore.

Over 30 years, he has assembled an outstanding team of growers, shippers, packers and marketing partners dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Things have been a bit challenging this year due to weather, and that will lead to reduced yields in North Carolina and a little less than the past few years in Virginia.

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation said organizations can now apply for funding for programs that advance nutrition education, nutrition access and wellness for children and adults in the communities where Sprouts operates. Sprouts will award a total of $3 million to approximately 300 local organizations.

“Our 32,000 team members want to see our communities thrive. Supporting local organizations that focus on wellness and nutrition access is an important part of what we do,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market.