SpartanNash Co. announced the appointment of Douglas Hacker as chairman on its board of directors. The announcement follows SpartanNash's appointments of three new executive officers, six vice presidents and 11 directors in 2021, as well as the addition of Tony Sarsam as president and CEO in September 2020.

Thanks to an increased volume of the Washington state-grown Cosmic Crisp, fans of the apple are still able to find them in grocery stores across the country. And to celebrate, the brand is launching new recipes, a retail promotion and a hot air balloon tour.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation recently hosted its first-ever Have A Plant Media Meet Up with top-tier journalists and media professionals from major food and nutrition consumer media outlets, such as Good Housekeeping, Health and Parents among many others, as part of its strategic efforts to prioritize consumer media relations and inspire millions of Americans to enjoy more fruits and vegetables.

With demand for locally sourced produce on the rise, Lipman Family Farms is advancing its commitment to family-operated farms through the Lipman Local program. Partnering with small- to medium-sized growers nationwide, the program has continued to evolve over the last decade by expanding acreage, increasing supply and testing innovation tools for data collection to ensure high-quality, local produce is available year-round.

Weis Markets announced the successful completion of its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign. On behalf of Weis Markets, Ron Bonacci, vice president of advertising and marketing, presented a $250,000 check to iFoster, the national nonprofit that is operating the iFoster Hope campaign. These funds will provide children and youth in foster care in the seven states Weis serves with the resources and services they most need to reach their potential.

For the fourth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets Inc. will support the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all 111 Schnucks stores throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that honors the sacrifices of fallen and disabled military veterans by providing educational scholarships to their spouses and children. This year’s effort is also being supported by more than 55 vendor partners.