Fusion, a business-to-business integrated marketing agency focused on fresh produce and grocery in the retail environment, was named a top 10 retail marketing service company by Retail Tech Insights magazine. The award honors companies at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art retail marketing services that impact their respective industries. Fusion was the only fresh produce-focused agency awarded this top recognition.

DNO is showcasing its brand refresh through new logos, clean and fresh colors, and simple imagery and illustrations to share the fun, fresh and healthy brand.

Cox Enterprises announced the acquisition of BrightFarms, an indoor farming company and provider of locally grown packaged salads. Cox said the move solidifies BrightFarms' leadership in the indoor agriculture space and provides a strong, stable foundation committed to accelerating growth with partner retailers.

Every member of the Southeast Produce Council puts in extra time on the job because of the satisfaction that a better yield in crops, businesses and relationships brings them. But there are a select few who stand out among them who unite the region through tireless effort, extraordinary instinct and a genuine love for the produce industry.

The Southeast Produce Council is pleased to recognize several outstanding individuals who have been nominated for this year's Next Generation Award.

Driscoll’s has installed 3,384 solar panels on its 155,000-square-foot cooling facility in Santa Maria, CA, which is estimated to generate 1.4 million kilowatt-hours of power annually.

In addition to solar power, Driscoll’s has installed a battery storage system that can hold up to 700 kilowatt-hours. Together, both systems will allow the company to offset about 92% of the facility’s energy usage, generating a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing more than 7,750 cars from the road over the course of 25 years.

On Aug. 16, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced a significant reduction in Colorado River water to Arizona because of severe drought conditions and the impact they have had on the level of water behind Hoover Dam in Lake Mead. Nevada and Mexico will also feel the pinch, though California will receive its regular allotment at least through 2022.