The Mushroom Council has named produce marketing strategist Amy Wood its new president and CEO.

Wood assumed the role this month after the Mushroom Council conducted an exhaustive national search following the planned transition of its prior president, Bart Minor, who led the council for 26 years.

While the country has been glued to their TVs cheering on team USA in the Summer Olympics the associates at Tops Friendly Markets have been competing in their own Olympics, with a twist. Employees across Tops’ three state imprint have been challenging one another to a produce-themed Olympic competition to see will who will bring home the gold.

Officials at D’Arrigo New York are on a mission: Their goal is to bring growers, retailers and consumers together to teach everyone what it takes to produce quality apples and the beauty of working with family farms.

Peruvian sweet onions play a crucial role in the onion category by providing a consistent supply of high-quality, flavorful onions during the fall and winter months when Vidalia onions are not available.

Plus, their mild, sweet taste and versatility in cooking make them a popular choice among consumers, driving sales and enhancing the overall appeal of the produce department.

As California grape harvest unfolds, Fresh Farms faces a season marked by both challenge and opportunity.

With temperatures reaching unprecedented highs of 110-115 degrees in San Joaquin Valley, the grapes have been under significant stress, causing a delay in maturation as the plants struggled to adapt.

According to Shaun Rick, sales representative at Fresh Farms, this year’s heat wave has influenced the harvest.

Sun-Maid announces the renewal of its partnership with ABCmouse Early Learning Academy, the leading digital learning program for children ages two to eight, from Age of Learning Inc. Together, they aim to promote literacy and a love for learning nationwide.