Leading fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor Oppy strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective Oct. 1 — marking a significant step in expanding the company’s established capabilities across North America.

At first glance, the fresh produce industry and retail dietitians may seem to be operating in separate worlds. One operates at the scale of global supply chains, logistics and category sales. The other connects directly with consumers in the aisles, guiding them toward healthier choices.

When the world shut down in 2020, supply chains everywhere buckled under pressure. Ports backed up. Truckers disappeared. Container prices soared. Yet walk into any grocery store during those chaotic months and one thing remained constant: fresh produce filled the shelves.

Sprouts Farmers Market is at the forefront of sustainability and food donations, with food waste prevention at the center of its core values. This commitment helps those who desperately need access to nutritious and specialty meals, as food insecurity is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and negatively affects one’s mental health.

Natural Delights, with coordination and support from Elephant House PR, hosted back-to-back harvest tours last week for retailers, transportation partners and consumer media in Bard Valley just outside of Yuma, AZ.

Amazon has launched Amazon Grocery, a new private label brand featuring more than 1,000 food items. The extensive selection includes everything from fresh produce, meat and seafood to milk and olive oil. The new private label brand unites the Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly brands into one cohesive grocery essentials collection, available through both Amazon.com and Amazon Fresh stores.