IFCO Systems, a leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers for fresh food packaging, announced Candice Herndon has been named president of IFCO North America.

Police detectives in Gwinnett County, GA, arrested a 19-year-old man after he scammed over $980,000 from Kroger during a two-week time period. Tre Brown was arrested after he created false returns at the Kroger where he was employed between December and January.

Oppy, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world, announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families.

Tyler Cobb has been hired as the director of grower relations and field sourcing for McDaniel Fruit Co., home of Linda Vista brand fresh produce.

J&C Tropicals announced the appointment of Jessie Capote Esq. as its new CEO. He assumed responsibilities Jan. 1, 2021, and succeeds Carlos Capote.

Fresh produce packaging innovator StePac Ltd. is gaining growing interest in the retail sector for its functional standing pouches. The attractive, high-performance resealable bags are crafted with the company’s proprietary Xgo advanced modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) technology. They’re designed to significantly lengthen the shelf life of fresh produce and reduce waste in the supply chain as well as in the consumer’s homes.