Hoffman Nursery Inc. announced the promotion of Alex Stanley-Stretch from marketing coordinator to marketing manager. In this expanded role, Stanley-Stretch will lead the nursery’s marketing strategy, brand development and customer engagement efforts, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence in the horticulture industry.

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Sinclair team presented a time-lapse showcase of its compostable fruit labels. Having launched Sinclair-T55 with the Zespri Group at Fruit Attraction in October 2024, interest has been high as the industry looks to adopt environmentally conscious packaging solutions.

Brighter Bites announced a merger with +BOX in a bold step toward advancing public health and nutrition. Brighter Bites and +BOX will leverage its combined resources, expertise and networks to accelerate the mission of improving health outcomes through increased access to nutritious foods and empowering communities with the knowledge to make healthier choices.

Sunkist Growers announced the third observance of National Sunkist Citrus Day (NSCD) on March 1, an annual celebration that honors the deep-rooted legacy of its multi-generational, family-owned citrus farms. NSCD recognizes the growers who have played a part in cultivating premium citrus for consumers nationwide for over a century.

WP Rawl celebrated its 100th year in business last month, unveiling a newly expanded Busy Bee Farm exhibit at the EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia, SC. The event was attended by team members, long-time vendors, customers, family and community friends.

During its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, FL, United Natural Foods Inc. recognized five high-performing retailers of various sizes that are driving growth, innovation, and community impact across the grocery retail industry.

UNFI’s show brought together more than 4,500 attendees, connecting 2,300 retailers with nearly 900 supplier brands over two days. Exhibitors showcased thousands of unique items, including 50 new-to-market products, spanning the natural, organic, fresh, specialty and conventional grocery categories.