Through the Feed It Onward Initiative, The Produce Moms plans to highlight the people and partnerships turning surplus food into family meals and practical solutions that support local communities.

The retailer has signed leases for smaller-format stores in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a trip to the Northwest highlighted by rolling hills and a “water park” for packing fresh cherries and shares how the small fruit has a big impact on the produce aisle.

Nominated for her humility, leadership and communication skills, the crew foreman at Sierra Farms is one of only a few women in senior positions.

Wes Saber brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer goods industry.

The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics.