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At Groceryshop 2025, keynote speaker Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, outlined how the grocer’s future growth hinges on fresh produce, smaller-format stores and a steady stream of innovation.

As part of its ongoing tradition, the company is awarding scholarships to 36 students who are children of its employees.

A portion of Braga Fresh’s regenerative farming acreage has been certified by nonprofit A Greener World.

Located at the Intralox global headquarters in New Orleans, the facility will be a place for CFS technical experts to help food processors worldwide implement preventive programs that mitigate and prevent critical food safety challenges.

While the stakes are high for growers, Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says he sees positive momentum on bringing real, tangible relief to a broken ag labor system.

As a keynote speaker at Groceryshop 2025, the executive says the grocer is focused on talent, efficiency and fresh offerings while pursuing steady, locally concentrated growth and stronger supplier and customer relationships.

This deal with the Miami-based private equity firm will help Bova Fresh expand capabilities and offerings, officials say.

Company leaders say the separation will unleash two distinct market leaders that are both farmer-centric, with technology and innovation at their core.

Ethan Williams will assume the role of president of Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct, and Ignacio Ugarte will serve as commercial director for Peru.