As Holt marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, the family-owned business is celebrating a century of growth while making some of the largest investments in its history to strengthen the Delaware River's position as North America's premier gateway for fresh produce and refrigerated cargo.

Since 1926, when Leo Holt Sr. purchased a single truck, the business has grown over four generations into one of the nation's leading transportation, marine terminal and logistics providers.

Market Basket has been named the 2026-2027 best private consumer products company to work for by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority on rankings and consumer advice.

Market Basket topped the rankings of nearly 1,100 privately held consumer products companies with at least 5,000 employees across 14 industries. Companies did not submit data, apply or pay a fee to be considered, according to U.S. News.

The International Fresh Produce Association is replacing its traditional mainstage presentation with a new peer-led format to make connections across the foodservice produce supply chain. Taking place July 24 in Monterey, CA, the conference's new session, "Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact," will better reflect how foodservice business gets done.

Equitable Food Initiative encourages agricultural employers and workers to take proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses by using its Sun & Heat Protection toolkit, a free resource for the industry available in both English and Spanish here.

Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket banners launched their Star-Spangled Own Brands initiative, introducing limited-edition patriotic packaging across a selection of Bowl & Basket products. Featuring vibrant red, white and blue fireworks-themed designs inspired by this year’s nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the special-edition packaging appears on 30 top-selling favorites just in time for the summer season.

Walmart Wellness Day will take place July 25, and the nationwide event will offer customers free health screenings and assessments, low-cost immunizations, pharmacist counseling, vision screenings and giveaways at all Walmart U.S. stores. 

This year’s event will focus on overall wellness while also including weight-management resources such as GLP-1 education, nutrition guidance, medication support, information on same-day pharmacy delivery and virtual care through Better Care Services.