The GIANT Co. announced today that Glennis Harris, an experienced retail leader with more than 20 years of experience, has been named senior vice president of customer experience, effective March 22. Harris succeeds John Ponnett, who is retiring from the company on April 2.

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., announced the arrival of the second season of its proprietary purple artichokes. This limited addition to the Ocean Mist Farms artichoke family is supported by a social media promotion in tandem with the season.

United Fresh Produce Association’s virtual BrandStorm featured discussions of cutting-edge industry topics and ended on a powerful note.

CMI Orchards has announced strong branded apple sales growth for several of its brands.

Jazz apples have jumped into the second position for branded apple sales across the United States, with an overall increase of 13 percent in sales dollars representing 24 percent in volume over the latest 52-week period according to Nielsen scan data ending Jan. 23.  Jazz apples currently account for 21 percent of the U.S. branded apple category sales.

Science and technology have teamed up to prevail over safety threats to food products, processes and personnel for several decades now. The marshalling of forces against the latest coronavirus is no exception.

Meijer  is searching for hyperlocal products to fill shelves in the retailer’s fourth small-format store upon opening later this year. Store Manager Marcus Reliford set a goal of 2,000 local products and is inviting local businesses to submit their offerings for consideration here.