Dandrea Produce started its growing operation in 1917. Now that it’s into its fourth generation, the company continues to see tremendous growth on the fruit categories, which it imports and does year-round. It also has a special place in its heart for the local New Jersey vegetable program.

Sbrocco International Inc., a produce importer and distributor headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, is excited to begin its 2021 summer citrus season. With the finest growers out of Chile, Peru and Argentina, the company is looking to continue last year's momentum on easy-peelers, navels, lemons and cara cara oranges.

The Kroger Co. is launching a new effort to incentivize more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The #CommunityImmunity giveaway campaign will start next week and provide individuals, including customers and associates, the opportunity to win life-changing prizes like one of five $1 million payouts and 50 chances to win free groceries for a year.

The program aims to encourage increased vaccinations as part of the national push to have at least 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least their first dose by July 10.

Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ hands, is pleased to name River Fresh Farms a key partner in Salinas, CA.

Northwest Cherry shippers are ramping up for the season. “We survived the frost season with only minimal damage,” said Krista Beckstead, brand manager for Starr Ranch Growers, who reported that the crop is shaping up to be a good one, “We’ll rebound from last year’s short crop well and should have our typical availability to work with our retail partners.”

Instacart, a leading online grocery platform in North America, introduced "Priority Delivery," a new experience that unlocks faster grocery delivery for customers across the U.S. and Canada. As part of this launch, customers in some of the largest cities in the U.S. will now have access to grocery delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. With Priority Delivery, Instacart is bringing the in-store express lane online, helping customers immediately get what they need delivered from their favorite grocers and specialty retailers.