GrubMarket acquired Grant J. Hunt Co., a well-established produce wholesaler on the West Coast, with offices in Northern California and Washington. Grant J. Hunt is a key sourcing channel for premium fruits and vegetables on the West Coast, and has deep relationships with domestic and overseas farms. Grant Hunt works with many customers ranging from supermarkets to restaurants and other retailers.

North Bay Produce, a grower-owned cooperative in Traverse City, MI, is a year-round berry shipper and has enjoyed success in the category.

“Having the continuity of supply between regions and hemispheres in the fall allows for consistency and stability of product, thus offering a successful berry program to our customers,” said Ryan Lockman, vice president of sales and procurement for the company.

Throughout the month of August, Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will host free, virtual events focused on children’s health through a variety of children’s programming. Free events include virtual children’s cooking classes, store tours and live Q&A’s to provide customers with recipes and tips in preparation for going back to school.

The Peruvian Avocado Commission has established a dedicated Organic Avocado Committee for the federal promotions program. PAC is devoting resources for the promotion of organic avocados in the United States. This will be one of the first times that an organic product will be marketed using assessment funds from an organization operating under a federal promotion program to support one of the fastest-growing segments within the produce category.

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of V-Technologies LLC, a leading provider of integrated shipping software solutions.

Innovation has always been the cornerstone of Gold Coast’s growth strategy, and the company’s newest item, Vegetable Ceviche, is breaking new ground as a seafood substitute. As a grower, shipper and processor of fresh cauliflower and broccoli, Gold Coast’s team saw the opportunity to create a true plant-based item.