Dollar Tree Inc. has named Stewart Glendinning the company’s next chief financial officer, effective March 30.

Glendinning joined Dollar Tree earlier this year in a senior role focused on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including key areas within the company’s finance organization and the review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar business.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods kicked off its seventh annual National Celery Month consumer sweepstakes. This year, the spotlight is on Dandy proprietary celery varietals, celebrated for their superior crunch and sweetness, offering the ultimate snacking experience. Throughout March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods will educate shoppers on the unique benefits of Dandy celery, inspire creative usage, and provide 35 exciting opportunities for participants to win a prize pack.

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, has come up with a more streamlined approach for its certification process.

The 2025 SEPC Southern Exposure opening reception once again brought together the produce “family” for a good time on Friday, March 7 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. This year’s theme was inspired by the warm and inclusive spirit of Hawaii. Featuring Hawaiian-style food and fare, reception attendees mixed and mingled as they wound down from a day of educational sessions and prepared for the next day's exhibition.

BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open 25-30 clubs over the next two fiscal years, including several clubs set for the Dallas-Fort Worth area starting in early 2026.

The Consumer Connection Conference, hosted by The Foundation for Fresh Produce, is a premier gathering for industry leaders who are passionate about increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables. Taking place April 28-30 in Dallas, the conference offers a unique opportunity to network with 30 Food and Nutrition Influencers and explore the evolving landscape of produce consumption.