Chandler, Ariz.-based Bashas’ new president, Steve Mayer, talks about his career, the supermarket and its banners, prioritizing produce, differentiation, foodservice at retail and other goals he has in store.

The International Fresh Produce Association and allied associations are lobbying against legislation that would cut the Women, Infants, and Children program fruit and vegetable benefits.

Following recent European expansion, clean tech company TIPA Corp. has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging for U.S. production of flexible, compostable packaging usable for produce.

After a successful 2021 trial, the company is using the shelf-life extension technology for this year’s bigger crop.

The USDA is terminating Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington state.

Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from the USDA.