Stop & Shop looks to rebuild customer trust with new campaign
Stop & Shop is rolling out a new brand campaign focused on rebuilding customer trust following last year's extensive cybersecurity issue, which was discovered at parent company Ahold Delhaize and involved stocking and payment issues as well as customer data.
ECIP unveils platform upgrades, updates in Engagement 2.0
The Ethical Charter Implementation Program has launched Engagement 2.0, which marks a major milestone in the ongoing mission of ECIP to raise the floor of social responsibility across the fresh produce industry.
Kiaran Locy elected to California Grown board chair
Kiaran Locy, director of brand and industry communications at the California Prune Board, was elected the new chair at Buy California Marketing Agreement (California Grown), a partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture and commodity organizations representing California’s agriculture industry. Locy follows former Chair Todd Sanders, executive director of the California Apple Commission, who led California Grown for two years.
Wakefern purchases 17-store New York retailer
Wakefern Food Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase Morton Williams stores in the New York metro area. The acquisition combines the grocery expertise of the family-owned cooperative and the Morton Williams family, which has owned and operated their stores for three generations.
WG awarded $486K to create sustainable fresh produce packaging alignment
Western Growers was awarded $486,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the 2025 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program, which will allow WG to spearhead a partnership between fresh produce industry stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable fresh produce packaging alignment across North America.
The Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program funds U.S. entities to conduct projects to resolve barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops.
Yes! Apples wants to spread the news on apples
Using a “be everywhere” approach, officials at Yes! Apples are doing all they can to build consumer awareness of apples and New York state apples, in particular.
New hire strengthens Duda's sales team
Samantha Duda has joined Duda Farm Fresh Foods as east regional manager. Alongside recent leadership changes, this addition reflects Duda’s continued momentum and enduring commitment to growth, partnership and excellence as the company approaches its centennial in 2026.
Changes in the management team of Van Zanten Breeding
As of Oct. 1, Van Zanten Breeding will implement a new management structure. Joost Kos will assume the role of managing director, while Maarten Goos and Martijn Swinkels will step down from their positions in daily management.
Consumers look forward to eating Eastern apples
With September just around the corner, Eastern apples are poised to once again captivate consumers with their quality, flavor and versatility — reminding why they remain a perennial favorite in markets across the country.
Kroger highlights benefits of focusing on fresh produce
The Kroger Co. shared easy tips to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables, that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing.