John Derderian, Allegiance Retail Services' president and chief operating officer for the last eight years, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business initiatives for the cooperative, beginning Oct. 1.

Continuing a tradition that has gone on for more than 75 years, the Quebec Produce Marketing Association (AQDFL/QPMA) will present its annual convention, Aug. 17-19 at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

The organizing committee, led by Chris Sarantis, Pota Bountounis, Christian Riopel and Nancy Potvin are excited for all the AQDFL convention has to offer.

The International Fresh Produce Association celebrated four standout winners at the Foodservice Conference Expo on July 28. The winners, announced on the expo floor, reflected on their wins.

The age-old saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but an apple a day can also keep the blues away.

“When you bite into an apple, there is a release of dopamine that allows you to feel pleasure,” said Kristi Harris, brand manager for Elgin, MN-based Honeybear Brands, in early June. “There are antioxidants and nutritional properties that help with mood and feeling better.”

Instacart announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) can now be used to buy groceries online via Instacart in every state. The company recently launched online SNAP acceptance in Alaska with Albertsons Cos. banner Safeway, completing the commitment Instacart made in 2022 as part of the launch of its Instacart Health initiative and the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to bring SNAP online in all 50 states this year.

Brighter Bites will launch a three-part webinar series that will provide more insight and information on the program impact with its followers, supporters and potential friends.