SugarBee apple named Official Healthy Snack of the Seattle Mariners
SugarBee apples are stepping up to the plate in a big way, teaming up with the Seattle Mariners as the club’s Official Healthy Snack in a new partnership designed to bring bold flavor and better-for-you snacking to fans at T-Mobile Park and beyond.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods launches Carrot Fries
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is continuing to push the carrot category forward with the introduction of Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Fries, a value-added product that brings a new take to one of America’s most familiar comfort foods. Designed for the produce aisle, they combine convenience, flavor and versatility, giving retailers a fresh way to bring excitement to both the carrot set and value-added vegetable section.
The power of sponsorship: Investing in people the same way we invest in brands
In my new role leading business development and member engagement, sponsorship is a topic that comes up in almost every conversation. Companies sponsor programs, events, research and initiatives to align their brand with work that matters to the industry.
Delaware Valley Floral Group acquires New England Wholesale Florist
Delaware Valley Floral Group announced the acquisition of New England Wholesale Florist, a respected wholesale floral distributor serving customers throughout the New England region.This acquisition reflects DVFG’s ongoing commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence while expanding its ability to support floral professionals throughout the Northeast. Customers of New England Wholesale Florist will benefit from enhanced sourcing capabilities, expanded product availability and access to DVFG’s fully integrated cold-chain logistics network.
LG Herndon JR Farm partners again with Glory Foods
Herndon Farms is beyond excited to announce their partnership with Glory Foods this Vidalia Onion season as “Glory Foods Vidalia Onions” ship soon to stores across the country. This partnership brings together three trusted southern icons to deliver a fresh opportunity for produce departments. Glory Foods has partnered with leading grower Herndon Farms to introduce this new line of Glory Vidalia Onions combining decades of consumer trust in these two companies with one of America’s most sought-after seasonal produce items.
Naturipe makes leadership promotions, new hire
Naturipe Farms announced two leadership promotions and a key new hire within its Value Added Fresh division, reflecting the company’s continued investment in experienced leaders who can drive growth, innovation and customer partnerships across the berry category.Joe Klick has been promoted to associate vice president of product management at Naturipe Farms. Klick has been with the company for more than 15 years and has held multiple leadership roles across product and category management.
Wegmans takes top spot among retailers on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For list
Great Place To Work and Fortune media have recognized Wegmans Food Markets Inc. as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026. This is Wegmans 29th year being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at fifth place.
CA GROWN launches farm-to-store program
Healthy eating is more fun for kids when they get involved in the selection and preparation of foods that promote good health. That’s the idea behind California Kids Cook, a new pilot program from CA GROWN and Gelson’s, designed to bring the “farm-to-store-to-fork-to-school” journey to life for local students.
Food Lion's bagged orange campaign provides 13M meals
Food Lion customers and associates came together once again to support hunger-relief efforts through Food Lion Feeds’ annual Orange Bag campaign, helping provide more than 13 million meals to individuals and families experiencing hunger across its 10-state footprint.
Superfresh Growers extends EFI certification across cherry operations
Superfresh Growers expanded its Equitable Food Initiative certification, building on its certified apple and pear acreage and now covering the majority of the company’s cherry acreage as it enters the 2026 season. Additional apple, pear, blueberry and cherry acreage is scheduled for certification over the next two years, extending EFI standards across the company’s full range of operations.