Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Stanley Alexander to the position of grocery general manager. He previously held the title of grocery supervisor, a role he held for four-and-a-half years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses — GJC Produce Depot, J&T Wholesale and Morales Produce — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The American Floral Endowment announced a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper, an innovative technology company bridging physical gifts with digital messages, in support of AFE’s Sustainabloom initiative and other industry sustainability efforts.

Eagle Eye Produce has acquired Baker & Murakami Produce Co., one of the largest and most advanced onion packing facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

Offshoot Brands has hired Brendan Haslam as director of category management and analytics. Haslam joins the team with over 20 years of experience across market research, consumer packaged goods and the produce industry.

Throughout his career, Haslam has built a reputation for strategic leadership in business intelligence, category development and cross-functional collaboration. His global perspective and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies have helped drive sustainable growth for numerous food and beverage companies.

Georgia is often celebrated as the “Peach State,” and rightfully so. Its beloved peaches are featured prominently on state license plates and heralded for their exceptional flavor. However, the state’s produce scene extends far beyond this iconic fruit.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s marketing initiative, Georgia Grown, is committed to highlighting the extensive variety of produce the state has to offer, showcasing the agricultural diversity and economic potential of Georgia’s farming community.