Brighter Bites has been named a National Strategic Partner of MyPlate.gov to elevate USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate’s mission to encourage healthier eating habits and choices.

Hy-Vee Inc. has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating its fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery.

Grimmway Farms has promoted Eric Proffitt to executive vice president. In his new position, Proffitt will play a pivotal role in steering the company toward continued success, building on his experience and dedication to the agricultural industry.

Following FirstFruits Farms’ recent acquisition of Michigan’s Applewood Fresh Growers along with a record apple crop, the Prescott, WA-based grower has brought on two new sales personnel to accommodate the growth: Jake Zeutenhorst and Jeff Niesz.

As shopper demand increases for healthy, convenient, cost-effective meals, Side Delights Bakeables now offers the consumer-favorite microwaveable side dish in an eye-catching new package that coordinates with the updated Side Delights portfolio of potatoes.

As a fifth-generation, family-owned grower and distributor, Matthews Ridgeview Farms has a rich history of delivering top quality sweet potatoes.

The Wynee, AR-based company grows, packs and ships sweet potatoes in bulk and value-added packaging, and with a century of history behind it, Matthews Ridgeview Farms is a trusted partner to those in the produce industry.