Kids of all ages and skill levels will have additional opportunities to participate in events making up the new Hy-Vee Kids Fit program, which supports wellness and the fight against childhood obesity.

Hy-Vee’s goal in creating this fun, accessible and fitness-friendly initiative is to help fight childhood obesity one community at a time, getting children and families active and outdoors. Whether a child is new to exercise or is training for the triathlon, Hy-Vee Kids Fit has an event for every skill level.

Richard Matoian, executive director of American Pistachio Growers, said the pistachio industry was set to reach 1 billion pounds of nuts between 2018 and 2020 until the current extreme drought situation struck California. Experts are calling it 400-year drought and the highest 2.5-year cycle since 1895.

For the fourth consecutive year Tanimura & Antle will support Yuma Lettuce Days, which celebrates the Yuma, AZ, agricultural industry through interactive displays and culinary demonstrations. This year's event will be held March 1-2 at the Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park.

The Tanimura and Antle families have a long history of supporting agriculture education and childhood nutrition initiatives in the communities where they have farming operations and a strong employee presence.

MCL Fresh Inc. has a fresh new brand presence, including a new company name: 4EARTH FARMS.

Lipman, one of the larger field tomato growers in North America, has hired Glenn Davis as director of western operations. With more than 30 years of experience in fresh produce, Davis brings an abundance of industry knowledge and executive expertise to his role.

He will oversee the region’s business development and expansion into retail and foodservice supply chains. He will also guide the growth of Lipman’s western division through product line expansions for all types of produce.