Equitable Food Initiative is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people throughout the agriculture sector.

Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc., announced the 1939 Group Inc.’s definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc, as well as the shares in the trust held by associates in their Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Progressive Produce and Pacific Trellis Fruit have made several changes in executive leadership designed to enhance the ongoing partnership between the two brands, allowing them to work synergistically to best serve both customers and growers around the world. 

Showcasing a new product with splashy displays on the expo floor during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show is one of the benefits of exhibiting at the annual event.

Taking the extra step of highlighting a fresh fruit, vegetable or value-added product — whether it’s a new item or not — through sampling takes the experience to another level.

Bell peppers originated in South America and were cultivated over 6,000 years ago. They were introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century. Peppers then spread all over the world.