Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led the Meetings and Trade shows team at the International Fresh Produce Association's legacy organization Produce Marketing Association, died July 3. He was 75.

On June 27, Ocean Mist Farms officially celebrated its centennial, marking 100 years of successful family farming.

The Washington Apple Commission named Michael Schadler as its new president. Schadler, executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange and the Florida Tomato Committee, will succeed Todd Fryhover, who plans to retire after leading the Washington Apple Commission for 18 years.

With the onset of summer, Mountain View Fruit showcased its premium peaches, plums and nectarines at the Summer X Games in Ventura, CA. These fruits were distributed to VIP attendees, athletes and media, serving as a refreshing and nutritious snack option throughout the event.

What makes a customer buy something that they didn’t plan on buying? Oft times shoppers are actually persuaded into making that purchase before entering the store.

When is the last time you were drawn to a product display because of its uniqueness? Was it powerful enough to suddenly urge you to make a purchase? If so, you fall within the 70 percent of consumers who are influenced by impulse buying.

SpartanNash will be donating $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes — including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember — following its annual in-store fundraiser.