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To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the Chandler, Ariz.-based supermarket chain will try to break a Guinness World Records title, hold a Community Choice Charity Challenge, host grocery gift-card giveaways and more.

The partnered project has launched in New York City, Washington D.C. and Houston with plans to extend into more cities in 2022.

The Sustainable Produce Summit’s keynote was Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings — which operates Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based William H. Kopke Jr. Inc. is redesigning its Sweetums family of branded fruit, which includes citrus, grapes, cherries, pears, kiwi and berries.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, released its first quarter 2022 financial results to investors and the general public — with details on how fresh produce and digital initiatives are panning out.

Did you miss it? See who at the Retail Conference hosted by International Fresh Produce Association made important retail connections and learned the latest market research as well as solutions for today’s challenges.

The Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is ready for the next contestants from the produce industry. You can win a grand prize! But more importantly, you win support to meet your health goals.

As the driver approaches a store, the geolocation feature detects the driver’s location, sending push notifications to the store associate’s handheld device, allowing them to plan for a quick unload and turnaround.

The New York Apple Association’s new commercial featuring New York apple growers won a bronze Telly award and will air on several major TV networks.

Stress, anxiety and depression can kill. And there are many produce professionals suffering silently without knowledge of how to cope in healthy ways, how to seek support and, when necessary, professional help.