West Pak Avocado launched a new series of bagged avocados that showcase three key growing regions: California, Mexico and Colombia.

David Politz has been named Associated Grocers Inc.'s interim president and CEO. Politz succeeds Manard Lagasse Jr., who will be departing the company at the end of the year for another opportunity.

Politz has a long-tenured history with Associated Grocers, as he began his career nearly 40 years ago in 1985 as a part-time employee while attending college.

LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes and persimmons, announced an extended Chilean Murcotts season with high-quality fruit available through Thanksgiving.

Jeff Kammermeyer will join Apeel Sciences as vice president of commercial operations. With over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations, Kammermeyer will oversee Apeel’s sales and sales operation teams.

Jeff Desroches, BJ’s Wholesale Club executive vice president, chief operations officer, has resigned from his position. Scott Schmadeke, senior vice president, field and fresh operations, has been named his successor, effective immediately. Additionally, Krystyna Kostka, currently senior vice president, operations, has been named chief supply chain officer.