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Schnucks has begun major renovations while expanding produce departments at Florissant, Miss., and St. Louis locations.

The retail giant says it plans to build or convert 150-plus stores and remodel 650 others, introducing sustainable features, creating jobs and enhancing the shopping experience.

A research project supported by the Center for Produce Safety aims to shed light on pathogen risks in controlled environment agriculture.

The Yakima, Wash.-based company says its employees contributed 50% more hours to community service in 2023 compared with the previous year.

The nine-member council comprises eight domestic growers and one importer.

At the FMI Mid-winter Conference in Florida, the Independent Grocers Alliance honored the former president of W. Lee Flowers & Co. with the J. Frank Grimes Award.

Seeking to capture the “joyful spirit” of its brand, Chiquita says its latest campaign, “Pop by Nature,” is a vivid fusion of art and nature.

The fresh apples are to be distributed to child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for fiscal year 2024.

Darrin Snarr has been appointed regional sales manager for Orion.

The Watsonville, Calif.-based company has named Garland Reiter Jr. as its chief commercial officer for Driscoll’s of Americas.