Tops Friendly Markets has promoted John McCaffrey, a 44-year grocery industry veteran, to the role of senior vice president of operations. McCaffrey succeeds Mike Patti, who will be retiring after 52 years of service to the retailer.

The National Mango Board launched its search for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the term of 2026-28. The board's primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor and nutritional benefits of this versatile super fruit.

Fresha's Georgia carrot season has kicked off, delivering locally grown, high-quality carrots to the central and eastern U.S. Despite weather challenges in the Southeast, Fresha began the season with a robust supply, underscoring its commitment to providing fresh, top tier produce year-round.

The National Garden Bureau has released its winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards, and Proven Winners ColorChoice Fire Ball Seedless Euonymus has come out on top in the shrub category in the Professional’s Choice division. 

Renowned for its commitment to free Nutrition Education and the expertise of its in-store Nutritional Health Coaches, Natural Grocers kicked off its third-annual 21 Days to a Healthier You series, running Jan. 23–Feb. 2.

This transformative program, designed as a three-part series, invites participants to dive into actionable, science-backed wellness strategies, each accompanied by a seven-day challenge to turn learning into life-changing habits.

The Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute have named Amy Cohn as the new industry president. In her new role, Cohn will serve all tart cherry industry members by providing oversight and insight on CIAB’s robust national promotion, health research and education programs, working in collaboration with the USDA.