Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. expanded their partnership to offer e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions, including Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to member retailers. With more than 800 AWG member retailer locations currently using Instacart, this extended collaboration simplifies access for an additional 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite.

ZGROUP USA, a trailblazer in modular solutions for the cold chain, successfully delivered its groundbreaking modular cooling facility to one of the largest growers of distinctive leafy greens in the U.S. This innovative turnkey solution is set to transform the cooling process for water spinach crops, addressing unique challenges and setting new industry standards.

Cox Enterprises has launched Cox Farms, a new business focused on sustainable food and agriculture that includes Mucci Farms and BrightFarms. It will continue to pursue additional ventures and investments in the indoor agriculture space.

As one of the most prominent produce players at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, D’Arrigo New York relies on a rich history of more than seven decades to provide great service to its customers.

Located on Row C, evolving from four stalls in 1948 to 36 stalls today, the company operates approximately 112,000 square feet on the market and has an additional piece of property across the street from Hunts Point, and another facility at 1303 Randall Avenue, about a half mile away.

On Wednesday, March 20, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council hosted the first Southern California luncheon of 2024 at the Sheraton Cerritos in Cerritos, CA, with over 170 members in attendance. This luncheon featured Master of Ceremonies Billy Pasos of 99 Cents Only Stores and guest speaker Rebeckah Adcock of IFPA, along with FPFC Chair Kristen Reid of MIXTEC Group.

After years of close cooperation for the production of unrooted cuttings for the HilverdaFlorist Dianthus pot series, HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange are ending its licensing agreement. This collaboration has been a main driver in the production and sales of unrooted cuttings for potted Dianthus, including the Sunflor, Beauties, Olivia, Odessa and Kahori Series, for the North American market.