Last month, I had the privilege of attending the International Fresh Produce Association & Partnership for a Healthier America’s Produce for All Summit. More than 150 people filled the room with passion and determination as we plotted toward the goal of doubling consumption of produce in 15 cities by 2030.

Natural Grocers announced that Todd Dissinger, chief financial officer, has informed the company of his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2024.

Sunview Marketing International, a three-generation family farm located in the San Joaquin Valley of California, is poised for an exciting new season ahead.

Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned and operated third-party logistics company that provides temperature-controlled storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and other services to the produce industry. 

The company is currently in a big growth mode with five projects in the works.

Honesty, integrity and a solid hands-on management style has played huge roles in the success of Turek Farms.

Now, officials at the King Ferry, NY-based company are confident that approach will continue to help the nearly 100-year-old company succeed in the future.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Give 40 for 40, which will award a total of $1 million in grants to local charities. BJ’s team members will nominate the organizations, and grants will be awarded by the BJ’s Charitable Foundation.

BJ’s Wholesale Club invited its 34,000 team members to recommend charities they care most about, in areas of hunger relief, education and health and wellness. Selected charities will receive grants of up to $50,000, supporting BJ’s purpose of “taking care of the families who depend on us.”