Walmart's new partnership with Agritask aims to enable sourcing managers to make more well-informed decisions on seasonal fruit crop yields such as cherries and blackberries.

The companies will pilot a technology solution in collaboration with Walmart Global Tech’s Sparkubate program.

This first-of-its-kind Agritask initiative aims to secure surety of supply, reduce food waste and guarantee fresh produce for shoppers. Pending the pilot results, the retailer may consider leveraging Agritask solutions and insights at scale for a second season.

AgroFresh Solutions recently named Kent Shoemaker to its board of directors and appointed him chairman of the board.

“As we continue to expand our products and services for additional crops, we remain committed to helping our customers meet their post-harvest challenges at every step in the fresh produce supply chain,” said Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited Frozen Food Development Inc. in Lancaster, PA, for failure to pay for produce. USDA filed a complaint in January 2023 alleging that Frozen Food failed to pay $2.479 million to 22 sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from July 2021 to June 2022.

With the recent opening of its 16th new location this year, a unique small format No Frills, Loblaw Cos. is on track to open 40 new stores this year and convert dozens more.

Marco Andrea Corbo, vice president of sales and operations at J. E. Russell, died on Tuesday, June 18. He was 46. Mr. Corbo was known for his diligent work ethic and unwavering devotion to his family. His gentle and humble demeanor will be greatly missed.

The Hass Avocado Board named Meyocks, a marketing and branding firm, as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.