Brian Hughes and Barbra Chase have joined Simbe Robotics — both serving as vice president of sales. 

Hughes and Chase bring significant experience in shelf digitization and store intelligence retail technology. "Their decision to join Simbe sends a clear message: retailers and top talent recognize Simbe as the leader in retail technology," said Brooks Augustine, senior vice president of sales. 

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture excels at bringing marketing support for New Jersey growers through traditional media including outdoor, aerial banners, radio and print advertising, as well as social and online media.

The AmericanHort 2025 Nursery & Landscape Tour will take place Sept. 30–Oct. 1, in and around Baltimore.

UNCASVILLE, CT — Bozzuto’s Inc. held its 2025 Big B Expo Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Mohegan Sun, here. As always, fresh produce was very well represented, with exhibitors from around the country displaying their products. 

SpartanNash turned up the flavor at its annual two-day Food Solutions Expo, bringing together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders to dish out trendspotting, deal-hunting and community-building. Independent retailers, suppliers and SpartanNash Associates swapped insights, shared samples and snagged hot deals at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.

Spice World, which grows fresh garlic in California, shallots in the Pacific Northwest and sources the finest ginger from partner growers around the globe, is excited about bringing its products to the upcoming NEPC Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo.