Stemilt Growers, Licenses for Fruits and Plants and Brandt’s Fruit Trees have signed a commercial agreement to grow the KIR series of cherries, a premium selection of late and ultra-late, dark-sweet and blush cherries bred in Germany. This partnership brings together three multigeneration, family-owned-and-operated organizations with a shared passion for innovation in tree fruit and a commitment to delivering exceptional fruit to consumers. 

Flashfood is now available at all 100-plus Kroger stores in the Mid-Atlantic division. Flashfood’s platform is addressing surplus food waste in Kroger stores while making fresh, affordable groceries accessible to more shoppers across the Southeast.

Since launching in 16 Richmond-area Kroger stores last summer, Flashfood has helped Kroger shoppers save nearly $700,000 on fresh groceries, while keeping over 290,000 pounds of food out of landfills. This expansion comes as demand grows for new ways to stretch grocery budgets.

At Dayka & Hackett, there’s excitement all year long, but spring marks a particularly special transition.  

“As we move from sourcing grapes in the Southern Hemisphere to the vibrant vineyards of Mexico, a new season of opportunity begins,” said Stephen Fink, vice president of sales and marketing for the Ventura, CA-based company. “During this time, we proudly showcase best-in-class grapes, partnering with exceptional growers in Sonora and Guaymas to deliver outstanding quality and flavor.”

Continental Floral Greens, a family-owned grower of premium American-grown foliage and specialty cut floral, is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced sales professionals, Kate Dodde and Klair McDermott, to its mass market sales team, as well as the promotion of Lucia Narciso to wholesale sales manager.

These announcements reflect CFG’s continued investment in building an exceptional, experienced team to support its customers and drive growth across all channels.

Tops Friendly Markets customers can now use SNAP/EBT benefits to purchase groceries for delivery through DoorDash, expanding access to fresh, nutritious and affordable food.

This initiative is part of Tops’ broader commitment to increasing food access and advancing its omnichannel strategy — integrating in-store, online and delivery experiences, to better serve customers in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

F&S Fresh Foods has appointed Tony Freytag as chief strategy officer and a member of the senior leadership team.

In this role, Freytag will work with the executive team to help shape the company’s strategic direction and accelerate profitable growth across fresh produce and other value-added food categories.