Salads evolved over time and are believed to have begun in Egypt, Rome and Greece. People mixed greens and vegetables together, then added some flavored dressings of oil, vinegar and salt. Salads started to spread to other parts of the world and were developed into many other types of recipes. Today, there are mixed varieties of packaged salads displayed in modern produce departments.

The Nickey Gregory Co. is celebrated as a dedicated supporter of Georgia’s produce industry, proudly displaying the Georgia Grown logo on its trucks and trailers.

Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Stanley Alexander to the position of grocery general manager. He previously held the title of grocery supervisor, a role he held for four-and-a-half years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses — GJC Produce Depot, J&T Wholesale and Morales Produce — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The American Floral Endowment announced a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper, an innovative technology company bridging physical gifts with digital messages, in support of AFE’s Sustainabloom initiative and other industry sustainability efforts.

Eagle Eye Produce has acquired Baker & Murakami Produce Co., one of the largest and most advanced onion packing facilities in the Pacific Northwest.