July was a record-setting month for the online grocery segment. Sales totaled $10 billion, a 26 percent increase from the prior year, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus.

The surge in sales can be attributed to record-high household penetration, strong order activity and solid gains in spending rates, which helped online capture over 17 percent of total grocery spending during the month.

Each July and August, stores across The United Family in Texas and New Mexico host the annual Hatch Chile Fest, a promotion all about the celebration of the Hatch chile. During the promotion, stores conduct on-site roastings of fresh Hatch chiles, build special displays and prepare numerous limited-time products across departments.

Philip Henry, who served as president of the Henry Avocado Corp. in Escondido, CA, since the early 2000s, died on June 30, of cancer.

The American Floral Endowment welcomes two new Trustees to its board of trustees, effective Sept. 1. These accomplished industry leaders bring valuable expertise, fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to supporting the future of floriculture. Their involvement will help guide AFE’s strategic direction and enhance the impact of AFE funding and programs across all segments of the industry.

Jason Ulichnie has joined SpartanNash as vice president of OwnBrands marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands for company-operated stores and wholesale customers.

Mission Produce covers its customers’ avocado needs through a deep network of growers, sourcing from more than 15 countries throughout the year to fill customer programs in more than two dozen count