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Two words that are challenging the produce vegetable markets right now are "escalated' and "extreme."

The Southeast Produce Council has announced that students wishing to apply for the council's Vorhees Vision Scholarship may do so beginning Nov. 28. The application can only be submitted online through a link that will be provided by the council beginning on that date.

California Giant Berry Farms announced the distribution of $43,500 to 10 non-profit organizations throughout the Central Coast via its philanthropic initiative, The California Giant Foundation. The funds are a culmination of the foundation’s fundraising efforts throughout the year — including its Skirt Steak Barbecue, a celebrated community tradition — and office-wide initiatives, spearheaded by an enthusiastic volunteer committee of California Giant employees. 

Kevin Holt, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, plans to retire and step down from the Ahold Delhaize management board when his term expires at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on April 12, 2023, at which time the company will nominate JJ Fleeman as member of the Ahold Delhaize management board and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. Fleeman’s appointment to the management board is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. After the AGM, Holt will remain with Ahold Delhaize USA in an advisory capaci...

NatureSweet and Instant Brands are combining forces to transform everyday meals and spread more holiday cheer this season. Through select NatureSweet snacking tomato products, Glorys, Comets and Twilights, consumers can enter to win an Instant Pot Duo Plus, a revolutionary multicooker that serves as a pressure cooker, slow cooker and sous vide.

During the annual meeting of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the association’s president, Lance Jungmeyer, presented the FPAA Member of the Year Award to Matt Mandel from SunFed. The Member of the Year is nominated by FPAA members and is defined as someone who goes above and beyond in working for the betterment of the industry and its membership.

The International Fresh Produce Association named Farmer’s Fridge, IEH Laboratories and Proexport Papaya the recipients of awards recognizing industry efforts to advance root cause analysis. Together they will share their approaches to evaluating root causes and how their efforts led them to implement preventive actions during an IFPA webinar later this winter.

Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support with its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties heading into the holiday cooking season. According to Google trends, there is a clear spike in search volume for terms involving “fresh herbs” leading up to Thanksgiving and following through to Christmas. This presents a great deal of opportunity to drive sales at the retail level by carrying sought-after herbs in-store for consumers to easily purchase when shopping fo...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on H Brooks & Co. LLC in New Brighton, MN, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

SpartanNash formed a new partnership with Uber to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery to shoppers across the Midwest. "SpartanNash's focus on customer-centric innovation is core to our next stage of growth," said Masiar Tayebi, SpartanNash executive vice president and chief strategy and information officer. "Partnering with Uber is an important marker of this, meeting our shoppers wherever they are — in stores or online. We are proud to expand our reach across th...