Hy-Vee, Inc. is introducing an automated cleaning system that fully cleans and sanitizes shopping carts after every use. By mid-November, more than 200 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region will have a Sterile Cart system in operation. Hy-Vee said it is the first grocery chain to implement the fully automated sanitization system across its company.

Organically Grown Company, a Northwest-based organic produce wholesaler, distributor, and grower marketer, introduced a brand update featuring a fresh take on its logo, truck-wraps, packaging, website and more.

There is, perhaps, no more important issue in the produce industry today than the safety of our fresh fruits and vegetables. The work to ensure consumers can safely enjoy such nutritious food can often feel daunting and fulfilling at the same time, with constant changes in the regulatory and legal environment and the development of new technologies changing the way produce is processed, packaged, and delivered.

GR Fresh, which is based in McAllen, TX, recently added a new salesman and strengthened its position in the Nogales, AZ, import and distribution business.

The Kroger Co. announced its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves.

Kroger announces new diversity, equity and inclusion plan, focusing on 10 immediate actions to advance and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the company serves.

Wonderful Pistachios announced its annual North America retail sales have surpassed the $1 billion milestone, making it the first brand in The Wonderful Company portfolio to have reached this breakthrough. With a robust and growing number of product offerings, the premium nut brand is poised for ongoing success with consumers continuing to look for healthy snacking options.