David Politz has been named Associated Grocers Inc.'s interim president and CEO. Politz succeeds Manard Lagasse Jr., who will be departing the company at the end of the year for another opportunity.

Politz has a long-tenured history with Associated Grocers, as he began his career nearly 40 years ago in 1985 as a part-time employee while attending college.

LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes and persimmons, announced an extended Chilean Murcotts season with high-quality fruit available through Thanksgiving.

Jeff Kammermeyer will join Apeel Sciences as vice president of commercial operations. With over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations, Kammermeyer will oversee Apeel’s sales and sales operation teams.

Jeff Desroches, BJ’s Wholesale Club executive vice president, chief operations officer, has resigned from his position. Scott Schmadeke, senior vice president, field and fresh operations, has been named his successor, effective immediately. Additionally, Krystyna Kostka, currently senior vice president, operations, has been named chief supply chain officer.

This holiday season, Chiquita is kicking off the festivities with its very first Yellow Holidays Giveaway, inviting fans to join in on the fun and win exclusive Chiquita-themed ugly sweaters. From Nov. 20 through Dec. 9, Chiquita will bring the holiday cheer to Instagram, where fans can follow the official Chiquita Instagram account, comment with the hashtag #yellowholidays and follow the instructions sent via DM to win a limited-edition Chiquita Ugly Sweater.