Wholesale Produce Supply LLC acquired Bandwagon Brokerage LLC a specialty produce company.  The acquisition is complementary, as it allows both companies to grow by broadening the portfolio of products and services they offer to customers as well as by broadening their customer bases. Dennis Berman, Bandwagon's founder, owner and president, will continue to run the business and has become an investor in WPS as part of the transaction.

Andre Michael Radandt, former president and chairman of Bolthouse Farms, died Dec. 29. He was 60.

Mr. Radandt had a visionary business career that was rewarded with remarkable success, including the introduction of Bolthouse juices and salad dressings.

Mr. Radandt was born June 2, 1962, in Lake Forest, IL, to immigrant parents from Germany. The Wheaton College graduate's accomplishments, in number and breadth, rival those of a much longer life span.

Eric Biddiscombe has joined Algoma Orchards Corp. as director of sales and business development.

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance welcomed eight new members to the association at its annual membership meeting.  Joining the Alliance for 2023 include producer members Local Bounti, Mastronardi Produce and Upward Farms; business service provider members Jiffy Group, Qfresh Labs and Unfold; and retail/foodservice members Brookshire Grocery and UNFI.

Southeast shoppers are flexing their muscles in the produce department as they increasingly opt for eight- and 10-pound bags of Idaho potatoes rather than the traditional five-pound pack.

Lidl launched a private label produce line, Peak Harvest, which will raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For each purchase of Peak Harvest products throughout January, Lidl will donate 1 percent of retail sales to CMN Hospitals, up to $250,000. The funds will benefit 18 designated member children’s hospitals located in Lidl’s markets along the East Coast.