Seven new members have been elected to Equitable Food Initiative's board of directors. These individuals bring a broad range of expertise in agriculture, sustainability, ethical sourcing, labor rights and consumer engagement.

Newly appointed board members are:

Tropical activity has calmed in both the Atlantic and Pacific basin with no potential formation expected this week. Tropical Depression Chantal brought heavy precipitation across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Current forecasts continue to bring heavy precipitation to this region throughout the week. This will once again affect the various supplies across the region.

Aptean has launched its fresh produce ERP, the evolution of its industry-leading Produce Pro Software. Designed to tackle the unique challenges of the fresh produce industry, this powerful solution combines decades of deep industry expertise with Aptean’s global innovation and cutting-edge technologies, ushering in a new era of productivity, intelligence and adaptability for companies. 

The National Mango Board announced the return of its popular Joy Ride mango tour, which will bring fresh mangos to consumers in Chicago and Dallas this summer.

Designed to engage and educate consumers about the joy of fresh mangos, the experience will feature an orange carpet entrance, interactive photo ops, live activations and giveaways.

The California Table Grape Commission in Fresno, CA, provides retailers with a suite of opportunities to drive demand for California table grapes, which are available May through December.

In-store signage, communications with retail digital promotion teams, programs for retail dietitians and other targeted opportunities are also supported with direct-to-consumer messaging about California table grapes via online and print media as well as social media.

Longtime California agricultural leader Don Smith, who remained active in the industry and in his farming operation until the end, died on July 3 at the age of 95.