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In the spirit of Carnival season, Winn-Dixie is honoring its long-standing heritage in the Louisiana community by celebrating traditions locals know and love. With nearly 67 years of experience serving the state’s diverse communities, Winn-Dixie is committed to commemorating Louisiana’s rich history and time-honored traditions with delicious food, local celebrations and of course by taking part in the biggest celebration of the year, Mardi Gras.

The Ugly Co., a farmer-led producer of upcycled dried fruit snacks, completed a $9 million Series A round of funding. The Ugly Co. will use the funds to expand its processing capacity to meet surging demand while accelerating expansion nationwide.

With sustainability as one of its strategic commitments, the International Fresh Produce Association was pleased that IFPA Director of Sustainability Tamara Muruetagoiena has been asked to serve as chair of ​T​he Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative’s Environmental Working Group​.

Delta Fresh Sales, based in Nogales, AZ, has carved out a solid reputation as a leading distributor of tomatoes and other Mexican produce items, but this year it is adding a blueberry deal that will further diversify its line of products. Pedro Balderrama, who is in sales at Delta Fresh, said the decision to add a blueberry program was the result of company officials identifying a good opportunity with an excellent grower in Mexico.

When you bring talented and passionate people together, good things tend to happen. So it is with Cultivate Create LLC, a brand new creative ag agency founded by Angela Hernandez, Michele Visser, Jane Olvera Majors and Brianne Adams.