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The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer has expanded its rewards program to its El Rancho Supermercado banner, a grocer with 29 stores across Texas and Kansas.

Frieda’s has inspired food experiences with new-to-market specialty fruits and veggies for over 60 years, says Alex Jackson, vice president of sales and procurement for the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based marketer.

Held July 10-11 at the Monterey Convention Center, this year’s Organic Produce Summit brought together key players in organic produce ready to talk new products, sustainable packaging and eating experience.

Jill Dutton, associate editor of The Packer, specializes in retail produce news, market trends and urban farming initiatives. With expertise in the rapidly evolving e-grocery landscape, she provides analysis on how digital platforms are reshaping food distribution. Jill is a prominent voice on sustainability and consumer trends, offering actionable insights that help businesses navigate shifting market demands. Her work explores the full produce journey — from farm to retail — featuring grower profiles, supply chain insights and emerging production models that shape American food systems.

The Masser Family of Companies, an eighth-generation family-owned potato farming company, has formed a strategic partnership with Szawlowski Potato Farms Inc. of Hatfield, Mass.

The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships.

The new options are designed to expand enterprise unit eligibility and expand new Risk Management Agency coverage for grape growers in the west.

Pickup remains the highest e-grocery category, but membership deals fuel strong monthly results for delivery and ship-to-home shows signs of rebuilding.

Following a wet start to spring, growers report the Golden State’s leafy green production looks to be on pace to deliver good size and quantity.

Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry.