Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, achieved national distribution after launching the brand in North America a little more than three years ago.

For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.

Apeel Sciences launched an initiative to enhance the fresh produce supply chain. By leveraging its innovative, plant-based technology, Apeel can transform operational efficiencies, expand market reach, and maximize both product quality and retail performance. The initiative — The Apeel Leverage — kicks off with its first of four pillars: Expand offerings with confidence.

Schnuck Markets Inc. will discontinue its Eatwell Market by Schnucks banner, which operated stores in Columbia and Chesterfield, MO. In addition to offering natural food items, the Eatwell banner focused heavily on organic, local and specialty items.

The 41,700-square-foot Columbia location will soon begin converting to a traditional Schnucks store with completion scheduled for this summer. Schnucks acquired the store from Lucky’s in bankruptcy and opened it in 2020. All of the store’s employees will remain employed at the location during and after the conversion.

C.H. Robinson has automated transactions that many shippers still conduct by email. It breaks a long-standing barrier to automation and gives shippers who use email the same speed-to market and cost savings as shippers who are more digitally connected.

Hass avocados from Peru will be prime for selling to U.S. consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Customers of Index Fresh, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, can count on availability of the premium Peruvian harvest throughout summer with attractive fixed pricing available on fruit secured now as part of prebooked, season-long programs for retail and foodservice.