The National Mango Board is searching for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the 2025-27 term. The board's primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor and nutritional benefits of this versatile superfruit. The board also serves as a unifying force within the mango industry.

Relationshop, a provider of digital engagement solutions for supermarkets and other retail chains, has finalized a merger between two leading providers of eCommerce solutions for regional grocers and independents: Mercatus Technologies, based in Toronto, and Stor.ai, operating out of Tel Aviv.

Little Bear Produce Inc. has announced the development of the Little Bear Produce Child Life Endowment, with Driscoll Children’s Hospital. The endowment will be used to support the development of healthful programming and play activities in the south Texas-based Children’s hospital.

Chrysal, a leader in flower care, will present its latest sustainable innovations at the International Plant Fair in Essen from Jan. 23 - 26. Chrysal Blue Box is a new real-time data platform that provides growers, importers and retailers with insights into quality parameters, processes and ultimately the quality of flowers throughout the entire sea transport process. Sustainability is a core focus at Chrysal, and it continue to make packaging more environmentally friendly.

Associated Food Stores, a collection of more than 450 independent retailers across the western United States, has selected Procurant to provide perishables purchasing and source-to-pay order management.

Meijer announced a new virtual personalized nutrition coaching service to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. The coaching service will only be offered in Michigan to start, with future plans to expand across the retailer’s Midwest footprint.