Maurice A. Auerbach Inc. is situated in Secaucus, NJ, about 22 miles from the Bronx and the Hunts Point Terminal Market. Being so close to one of the world’s largest markets allows one of the East Coast’s largest garlic providers to see lots of action.

Albertsons Cos. Inc. has partnered with global financial services technology leader FIS, which represents supplemental health benefits administrators. Additionally, the retailer is entering into a partnership to accept benefit cards from Soda Health, which works to improve health equity by tailoring benefits based on individual needs. Customers with FIS and Soda Health-integrated benefit cards will now be able to make purchases on eligible food and health items at Albertsons Cos. banner stores.

The National Mango Board elected new officers during its annual March board meeting. This year, the March board meeting occurred in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. As dedicated members, the NMB officers will fulfill their duties and responsibilities by leading the board in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996, and the Mango Order.

The Southeast Produce Council will hold its first-ever foodservice tour the second week in April, giving attendees from the foodservice sector of the produce industry the opportunity to visit with some premier grower-shippers.

The Kroger Co.'s Customer Fulfillment Center in Aurora, CO, has opened. This facility expands access to fresh, affordable food and provides more than 200 new associates with opportunities to grow their careers. Customers across the region can order Kroger's fresh produce and trend-setting Our Brands products to be delivered directly to their doors by a friendly associate.

The New York Apple Association has named Tony Mikiciuk, who joined the organization in December, as its new designer, social media and trade advertising director.

Mikiciuk will collaborate with the NYAA internal team and New York apple shippers to develop integrated digital marketing campaigns and lead shopper and digital marketing, social, PR and advertising programs.