The Washington Apple Education Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary, commemorating three decades of unwavering commitment to shaping the future of students in the apple industry. Established in 1994, WAEF has played a pivotal role in providing educational opportunities to thousands of students, fostering a community dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth.

D'Arrigo California unveiled its baby gem lettuce, a premium offering under the esteemed Andy Boy label. The new item is now shipping in two-, three- and 42-count liner pack sizes.

“This new addition to our product lineup reinforces our dedication to providing innovative, high-quality products. The baby gem line has been developed to be a solution for both our retail and foodservice sectors,” said John D'Arrigo, president, CEO and chairman of the board.

Ocean Mist Farms' first Frost-Kissed crop of the season is currently being harvested out of its southern growing region in Coachella, CA. These specialty artichokes are shipping now and will be intermittently available throughout the winter. Special petal inserts have been developed to help educate the consumer about the unique condition of these artichokes.

The Kroger Co. is offering savings on thousands of fresh, natural and organic products — including mini seedless cucumbers, Yukon Gold potatoes and Honeycrisp apples — and dishing on ways customers can access health and nutrition support at Kroger all year long.

The National Mango Board is searching for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the 2025-27 term. The board's primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor and nutritional benefits of this versatile superfruit. The board also serves as a unifying force within the mango industry.

Relationshop, a provider of digital engagement solutions for supermarkets and other retail chains, has finalized a merger between two leading providers of eCommerce solutions for regional grocers and independents: Mercatus Technologies, based in Toronto, and Stor.ai, operating out of Tel Aviv.