Hy-Vee Inc. will host its Best of Local Brands Summit in November to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected and are available to Hy-Vee customers.

This year, Hy-Vee continues to elevate its efforts of identifying suppliers with diverse backgrounds and encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses to apply for the quarterly summits.

As one of the leading importers of fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts from around the world, A.J. Trucco has been a mainstay at the Hunts Point Terminal Market since the Bronx market first opened its doors 56 years ago.

Trucco offers three powerful brands—KiwiStar, TruStar and Fresco—providing both conventional and organic produce at the peak of their flavor, delivered on time anywhere in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Burbano Corp., d.b.a. CasaBella Farms Corp. (Burbano), in Miramar, FL, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Every year, All-America Selections hosts an awards ceremony to honor two individuals who have given significantly to AAS.

Regenerative agriculture is a fast-growing term that is helping to reshape how food is grown, but what does it mean for the organic fresh produce industry? A panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and future outlook related to regenerative and organic production at Organic Grower Summit 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council hosted its inaugural Top Golf Tournament at Top Golf Ontario on Thursday, Sept. 14. The event drew more than 135 produce industry professionals with retailers in attendance from Albertsons, Stater Bros. Markets, Smart & Final and Superior Grocers.