Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market CEO, recently discussed the evolving food retail landscape and the future of work.

Buechel participated in two panels at the Milken Institute Global Conference, a premier gathering of global leaders from business, finance, government and philanthropy. This year’s conference focused on the critical issues facing the world today, including climate change, economic growth and technological innovation.

Continental Fresh LLC, a leading grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, is collaborating with Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.

Four Seasons Produce, a wholesale produce distribution company based in Lancaster, PA, knows it takes good people to be successful, so the company is making sure its team knows their worth.

“Talented people and dynamic leadership are vital to our mission of helping others succeed in fresh,” said Jonathan K. Steffy, vice president and general manager of Four Seasons Produce.

Big Y Foods' Fresh & Local Distribution Center team is transitioning its leadership: Stephen M. Creed, vice president of distribution and logistics, will be retiring, and Eric A. Swensen will be appointed to the same role.

While family-owned Wada Farms is known for being one of the nation’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes, the company also continues to be a go-to name in watermelons.

What started as a niche program located in North Carolina has now become a strategic alliance of grower partners in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Delaware, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

Wholesum has added the fourth generation of Crisantes into its sales team. Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Theojary Crisantes Jr., chief operations officer and co-owner of Wholesum, is the first of the fourth generation to join the team. This strategic move signifies the farm's enduring commitment to excellence, continuity and stewardship of its legacy.