Dole Food Co. is taking its mission to make the world a healthier place on the road this November, supporting three major endurance events from coast to coast: the TCS New York City Marathon (Nov. 2), the Monterey Bay Half Marathon (Nov. 9) and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Nov. 15).

With the expectation of a larger Mexico avocado crop than in past seasons, Oxnard, CA-based GLC Cerritos is anticipating a year of plentiful promotions at very affordable prices.

Ahold Delhaize plans to build a state-of-the-art distribution center in North Carolina. As part of its Growing Together strategy, the retailer continues to invest in long-term infrastructure projects. This with the goal to build resilient and sustainable operating systems that can respond fluidly and at pace to changing customer needs and capture technological advancements.

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Bryn Fussell as its new director of membership and the executive director of the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation. She replaces Sonia Tighe, who retired in September.

Fyffes, a global pineapple and banana producer, is adding a spooky, tropical twist to Halloween by inviting consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins.

The Halloween lantern tradition began in Ireland, where turnips were originally used. When Irish immigrants brought the custom to America, pumpkins became the carving favorite. Now Fyffes is reviving the idea with a tropical twist.

Working with retailers, Fyffes is encouraging shoppers to buy, carve and enjoy pineapples this Halloween.

Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea Farms has bolstered its ranks with industry veterans Russell Lamplugh, Roberto Van de Wyngard and Alex Rotan.