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The Yorkville, Ill. site is the first of three regional hubs the company plans to open in 2024.

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also coordinating volunteer events at organizations focused on food insecurity, as part of Publix Serves Week.

The “State of the Industry” keynote, set for Oct. 17 during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, will address the latest in emerging innovations and consumer trends.

Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations 2024 highlighted the start of new seasons and expanded product lines.

Padilla began working with FDOC in July 2024; the consumer marketing and issues management assignments are two-year terms with an option for renewal.

The technology company says the investments will be used to scale its product pipeline, including seedless berries and pitless cherries, as well as advance its Fulcrum Platform.

Chiquita says its specially crafted recipes serve as a fun and tasty way for families to enjoy bananas, which offer a natural, fresh and healthy snack option for children.

The company reported net income of $12.4 million for its third fiscal quarter, up nearly double from $6.6 million for the same period last year.

Consumers’ changing perceptions about private-label brands’ quality have fueled sales growth, market share gains and category expansion, according to a new report from CoBank.

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