The Kroger Co. announced the creation of a new eCommerce business unit, which aligns the teams contributing to every aspect of the online customer experience. Yael Cosset, Kroger's senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead this function as executive vice president and chief digital officer, effective immediately.

As chief digital officer, Cosset will continue to oversee technology and data for the company and expand his responsibilities to include the new eCommerce unit.

Canadian-grown potatoes, harvested by Canadians for Canadians, are at the heart of RPE Canada’s commitment to the market. As an international leader in the potato industry, RPE Canada said it is proud to work alongside Canadian farmers to deliver fresh, high-quality potatoes to retailers nationwide. With deep roots in farming, RPE Canada’s grower-first approach ensures that Canadian consumers have access to the best locally grown potatoes, while retailers benefit from a trusted, year-round supply.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits launched a vibrant redesign of its Arctic apple two-ounce packaging, now featuring bold, playful colors and its brand-new mascot, Artie.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses 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 following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

Gold medal winning gymnast Dominique Dawes was the featured speaker at SEPC’s Southern Roots luncheon Friday afternoon, March 7 at Southern Exposure. In line with SEPC’s theme of family, Dawes talked about failure and that challenges are easier to overcome when you have a strong community behind you.