New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy marked the retirement of New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher, who served as secretary since 2009 under the Corzine Administration and after 14 years of dedicated service to the state’s agricultural community, retired effective July 1. Assistant Secretary Joe Atchison III will direct the department, assuming the responsibilities of secretary.

To help spur demand for its mangos while also raising awareness for the conservation of a rare big cat species, Splendid by Porvenir recently introduced a sleek new nine-pound box for its Jaguar Honey mangos designed for display at store level.

The Giant Co. is counting down to its 100th anniversary. To kick off the celebration, The Giant Co. is launching its Make a Difference Challenge, a new initiative focused on supporting communities through nonprofit organizations whose work has a direct impact on creating a future that promotes healthier people and a healthier planet.

S. Katzman Produce has been operating out of the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, NY for more than five decades, and has always been proud to call New York home.

Recognized as one of the leading wholesaler/distributors of quality produce in market, Katzman’s success comes from over 100 years of working with many of the best-known growers and shippers in the industry.

As a third-generation family-owned produce wholesale distributor, Rocky Produce has been an important player in the Michigan produce scene for more than five decades, delivering a full line of quality fruits and vegetables.

That’s important at the end of spring and into the summer months, as locally grown produce begins to make its way into retail stores and restaurants, and Rocky Produce is counted on for bringing in Michigan-grown crops, such as asparagus, radishes, kale and greens.

Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32, has named John Persons as chief operating officer. Persons will oversee both the Tops Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32 and operating companies, as well as the Northeast Shared Services (a subsidiary of NGI providing services to both operating companies) merchandising and marketing functions. Persons will report directly to Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery Inc.