Hy-Vee Inc. was announced the winner of Iowa's 2021 Healthiest State Large Workplace Award in a virtual ceremony this week. The award recognizes Hy-Vee for efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of its employees.

“We are proud to recognize Hy-Vee with this award,” said Jami Haberl, executive director of the Healthiest State Initiative. “Hy-Vee achieves their high level of workplace wellness through corporate programming, incentives and amenities to engage employees.”

Kreher Family Farms and W.D. Henry & Sons Inc. have entered into a strategic alliance, combining Kreher’s ability to provide value-added products and services with Henry’s premium-quality fresh produce and floral products.

Food trends come and go, but Brussels sprouts are here to stay. Not only do these cruciferous vegetables play nice with other tasty foods, but they are low in calories and full of health benefits. Brussels sprouts are rich in antioxidants and high in fiber and vitamins, especially vitamins K and C.

Meijer is on track to complete implementation of the Flashfood food waste reduction program this year. While also cutting down on in-store food waste, the initiative allows customers to purchase food nearing its sell-by date – like meat, produce, seafood, deli and bakery products – at up to 50 percent off on the Flashfood app, and then pick them up at Meijer stores.

The produce industry is an inherently stress-filled world. This pressure can take its toll, impacting your health, relationships, and performance. Leadership coach Wendy McManus has a program to help busy produce professionals like you manage that stress and minimize its impact.

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced Kellen Stailey Martin has joined the company as vice president of marketing.