The last full month of summer was a good one for online grocery sales. According to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, August ended with $9.9 billion in online sales, an increase of 7 percent versus last year. August also marked the third straight month of high-single-digit sales gains for eGrocery, primarily driven by strong promotional efforts for subscription and membership programs that started in May.

The Giumarra Cos. is a diamond-level sponsor at the IFPA Global show this year, and it considers the show one of the most important all year.

“The large scale of the Global show offers unique opportunities for branded moments,” said Megan Gorgisheli, vice president, marketing administration and brand for Giumarra. “We have been participating in a big way at this event for decades, when it was known as PMA Fresh Summit.”

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns said the produce and floral communities are facing challenges and transformation from all fronts. “We’ll be exploring new developments in – and implications of – technology sustainability workforce dynamics and more during next month’s State of the Industry keynote at the annual IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta,” she said.

Wonderful Pistachios unveiled a limited-edition seasonal No Shells flavor: Sweet Cinnamon. This holiday exclusive is a blend of sweet spice and everything nice. The pistachios taste like a healthy, guilt-free cinnamon roll with a welcomed crunchy twist.

Sam’s Club unveiled a reimagined approach to its workforce compensation, announcing a new plan that it says accelerates pay for nearly 100,000 frontline associates and provides a roadmap for them to plan and pursue more predictable, longer-term financial futures. The new plan creates opportunities for associates to build better careers and lives with Sam’s Club.

Dümmen Orange North America recently promoted Tim Clark to national sales manager in the United States and hired Sarah Thompson to become its new western regional sales manager and Michelle McElhannon, Ph.D. to be its new technical specialist.