Lidl US appointed four industry powerhouses to the company’s leadership team: Tod Seiling, vice president of fresh; Miguel Paradela, executive vice president of purchasing and chief commercial officer; Frank Kerr, chief customer officer; and Michael Chao, head of marketing.  

The Vidalia Onion Committee announced the induction of Delbert Bland, founder of Bland Farms, into the prestigious Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on Saturday, Feb. 10, honoring Bland's outstanding contributions to the Vidalia onion industry.

Fresh from the Start, a leading grower-shipper based in Westhampton, NY, is launching an event-themed onion campaign to bring attention to its onion program and to offer a way to celebrate specific holidays or events during the year.

Lipman Family Farms is opening a new fresh-cut operation in Florida. Lipman will showcase attendees to its full lineup of fresh-cut offerings during SEPC’s Southern Exposure show in Tampa, FL, this week.

The USA Bouquet Co., an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh cut floral bouquets and arrangements, announces the hiring of Shaunn Alderman as an account executive.

Ayco Farms and Fisher Ranch announced a significant collaboration aimed at supplying a year-round assortment of melons, including cantaloupe and honeydew, along with various mixed melons.

Targeting retail, foodservice, and fresh-cut segments, this alliance guarantees their clientele a steady provision of premium-quality melons.