When it comes to sweet potatoes, officials at Nash Produce want the produce industry to know that they got all their bases covered.

The Nashville, N.C.-based company offers a wide range of sweet potatoes that take advantage of fertile North Carolina soil and temperate climate to provide a perfect environment for growing what they feel is the world’s best product.

The seventh version the Organic Produce Summit saw record crowds, interesting educational sessions and two back-to-back keynotes addresses: one addressing the environmental crisis created by wasted food and the other taking a thoughtful look at the future of food marketing from a retail perspective.

Tanimura & Antle expanded its sales department with the appointment of two new experienced senior account managers: Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia. These additions further bolster the company's sales capabilities and align with its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation.

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Janise's Supermarket, a beloved local grocery store in Sunset, LA.

Janise's Supermarket has been a cornerstone of the Sunset community for over 40 years, known for its warm and friendly atmosphere, personalized customer service and a diverse selection of products. Harps Food Stores shares the same values and is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the traditions that have made Janise's Supermarket a staple in the local community.

Industry icon Larry Brown joined FreshEdge as chief strategy officer. Brown will be responsible for the development and execution of strategies to continue to drive FreshEdge as a preeminent family of best-in-class fresh food companies driving success for our customers.

Brown joins FreshEdge after spending the last 12 years with Coastal Sunbelt, most recently as senior vice president of sales. Prior to his tenure at Coastal Sunbelt, he spent 16 years with FreshPoint, serving many roles, including vice president of sales.

On the verge of its 100th birthday next year, Ocean Mist Farms is all set to highlight its value-added programs at the IFPA Foodservice Conference later this month.

The Castroville, CA-based company is focusing on its foodservice packs that include 3-pound broccoli and cauliflower florets, 2-pound washed Brussels sprouts and 2-pound vegetable medley packs.