Winter apples. Summer apples. Fall apples. It does not make much difference to the people who run Forrence Orchards what the season is.

For nearly two centuries, Peru, NY-based Forrence Orchards has thrived in an extremely competitive marketplace by focusing on what it does best — offering its customers and consumers a quality apple and always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition when it comes to new trends and varieties in the always-changing apple business.

Big Y Foods Inc. has acquired the leasehold interests for 3 supermarket locations within its marketing area. These locations are in Westport and Brookfield, CT, and Westborough, MA.

"All of us at Big Y are excited about the opportunity to enter into these communities with our unique fresh and local foods along with our exceptional and knowledgeable employees," said Michael D’Amour, Big Y president and CEO. "These locations fit nicely within our current store footprint.”

At the heart of FirstFruits Farms is a commitment to community; a vision initiated by Ralph Broetje, who founded FirstFruits Farms, in 1980. The farm’s Youth Make A Difference initiative, is a testament to its long-standing mission of giving back.

Salix Fruits, a leading company in the import and export of fresh fruit, announced two key designations in its leadership team, emphasizing the company's dedication to diversity and excellence in management.

Commitment, innovation, and service are the hallmarks of the International Fresh Produce Association Retail Produce Manager Awards. Nominations opened in mid-January, and IFPA encourages all members of the produce industry to nominate a deserving produce manager for this prestigious award. 

This February during National Cancer Prevention Month, Honeybear Brands' Pazazz apple and Chef Elle Simone Scott of America’s Test Kitchen are encouraging shoppers to check out the American Institute for Cancer Research online tool, cancer health check, which gives instant feedback about how well they match up with AICR’s evidence-based recommendations to lower the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.