Jon Feldman has been appointed to succeed Dinesh Popat as president of BloomNet. Popat has transitioned to the role of Special Advisor to BloomNet.

Lipman Family Farms announced the addition of Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, TN, to the Lipman farming network. This acquisition underscores Lipman's unwavering commitment to family farming, sustainable practices and the expansion of fresh produce availability throughout the United States.

Though the U.S. market remains the primary focus for the marketing and distribution of its avocados, Oxnard, CA-based Mission Produce sees plenty of opportunities for growth in other parts of the world.

Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, launched Flashfood for Independents, a new offering designed specifically for independently owned grocers. This initiative will support local retailers by providing them with a flexible, efficient and easy-to-onboard solution to attract new customers, boost profits and provide access to affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste.

ADS Management, the Westhampton, NY-based parent company of produce companies Hapco Farms and Freshouse, has promoted Eric Scannelli to chief operating officer.

In his new role, Scannelli will oversee sales and marketing, grower operations, procurement and operations/transportation across both companies, and he will be instrumental in expanding grower deals and infrastrucre to further establish ADS Management and its produce companies as leaders in the industry.

Agrifruit LLC and affiliated companies — Bobalu Berries, Agrifrost Processing and West Coast Berry Farms — announced a new strategic alignment with Freska Produce International. This alignment was formed to enhance company growth and build on the strengths developed over the past several years.