Ethan Williams has been promoted to Vanguard International USA LLC's vice president of global sales and marketing.

“This is another important day for Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct as we continue to make structural changes designed to reinforce and grow the business for the Group as a whole,” said Dirk Winkelmann, president of Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct.

The Kroger Co. announced a commitment to offer more resources to more associates following the completion of its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos.

Sterman Masser Potato Farms of Sacramento, PA, will feature its Side Delights Petite potatoes at the Northeast Produce Council’s Expo Aug. 21-22 in Boston. Highlighting the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry, the show will take place at the Encore Boston Harbor, and Sterman Masser Farms will exhibit at booth No. 425.

Each year, the Southeast Produce Council looks forward to the blessings they receive by participating in the Palmer Home for Children Radiothon where listeners from across the state of Mississippi and beyond tuned in to hear stories and guest interviews from the 128-year-old nonprofit.

The New England Produce Council’s 23rd Annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo will be held Aug. 21-22 at Encore Boston Harbor, and as always, will include an incomparable line up of speakers and more than 100 produce and floral exhibitors showcasing their products.

This is the first time the event will be at this venue, which is part of the Wynn Casino Group, so there’s some added entertainment for those who come out.

With summer in full swing, Calavo Growers Inc. is offering its customers fresh avocados from California, Mexico, Peru and Colombia, and will continue with that four-source opportunity into September.

Peter Shore, vice president of product management for the Santa Paula, CA-based company, said while shipments from Mexico and Colombia — to a far lesser extent —  will continue to increase through the summer and into the fall, California and Peru are churning toward the end of their respective 2023 seasons.