Did you know that 97 percent of the water on Earth is in the oceans leaving only 3 percent as fresh water? Water is everywhere. Lettuce contains 96 percent water; a tomato has 95 percent and a potato is 80 percent water.

Chris Rheault has been named president of Produce Alliance LLC, an entity of the Buyers Edge Platform Fresh Division. Rheault comes to the company having previously served as executive vice president of produce operations for Buyers Edge Platform Fresh Division. 

As the industry gears up for the delicious emergence of spring sweet potatoes, Frieda’s anticipates the seasonal shift but leads the charge with an extraordinary offering — the coveted Stokes Purple sweet potatoes. Celebrated as the 2024 Vegetable of the Year by Veganuary, this superfood is more than just a veggie; it’s an experience, thanks to Frieda’s dedication to reinventing the way it engages with vegetables.

Mastronardi Produce collected four awards at the prestigious PAC Global Awards, which celebrates excellence in package brand design and innovation. With five nominations across multiple categories, Mastronardi Produce was among the top nominated brand owners.

At Alexandra Farms, the company loves to celebrate love, and as long as it can find new ways to show it, there will always be a flower to go with it.

The Independent Grocers Alliance announced nine members as its 2024 U.S. Retailers of the Year. These grocery store operators and their teams are driving progress in the independent grocery industry. Nominated by their wholesalers as the top retailers, IGA said they stand out among the premier establishments within the extensive network of 30,000 independent grocers in the U.S.

These awards are the highest honors IGA bestows upon its retailer members. They are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in their communities.