At the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, folks from Crunch Time Apple Growers were spreading the exciting news that RubyFrost apples would be back in stores in November, just in time for the holidays.

SpartanNash expanded its partnership with same-day delivery service Shipt at company-owned grocery stores across Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio, with delivery in as soon as an hour.

Verdant Technologies was awarded the International Fresh Produce & Floral Association Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL.

Each year, the IFPA selects one individual or organization that solves business challenges within the produce and floral industries through the application of scientific and technological advancements to create better products, processes, or value to customers.

Kalera Public Ltd. Co. is  recalling 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce sold under the Kalera brand because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

Distribution of the product — with lot codes 001293 and 001294 on the label and — was limited to some retail and foodservice customers in Florida. The company has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure consumers do not receive any of the products affected by the recall.

Vee’s Marketing began operations in 1990, and today distributes onions and potatoes all over the United States and Canada.  

“We are heavier to retail, but we do some foodservice as well,” said Jason Vee, president of the Superior, WI-based company. “Our volume varies. In the summer, when onions are busiest, we probably do 60-70 loads per week. Then late summer, when Minnesota potatoes get going, we probably do 20-30 loads of potatoes as well.”

Tamara Pattison has joined The Save Mart Cos. as senior vice president, chief digital officer. This newly created position will further enhance the organization’s opportunities for emerging digital technologies and e-commerce strategies, enabling future growth.