United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm event took place virtually this year March 9-11. The annual gathering of the industry’s top and aspiring marketing experts explored new strategies and tactics, provided solutions to shared marketing challenges and created camaraderie as the industry worked together to grow fresh produce consumption.

Weis Markets has promoted Greg Zeh to senior vice president, chief information officer.

It will certainly be a lucky St. Patrick’s Day for many as the Texas International Association announced that due to extraordinary interest in this year’s sold-out Viva Fresh Golf Open they have secured a second course to accommodate expo attendees.

When Ron Dandrea, a 30-plus-year veteran of the produce industry, died last April 11 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 57, his family and friends were not able to give him the proper memorial he deserved.

With the Tampico district in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas ramping up onion production, Utah-based Onions 52 has moved into a time frame in which it can offer its customers plenty of options.

“March through June are some of the most exciting months for Onions 52,” said Clay Jones, who is director of retail sales for the onion specialist. “This is one of the few timeframes when we have multiple growing areas in production. This is a distinct competitive advantage strategy for Onions 52 to maintain and diversify supply.”

Walmart Canada is investing over $500 million this year in its store network, with a focus on refurbishing and refreshing stores in communities across the country.

This is the largest yearly investment in store upgrades Walmart Canada has made as it continues improving the overall customer experience and modernizing the business. The work is expected to create more than 2,000 construction jobs in communities from Prince George, British Columbia to New Minas, Nova Scotia.