Fresha has launched a redesigned website. This update comes as part of the company's commitment to enhancing the user experience and reflecting the brand's refreshed look.

The revamped website, with its modern and playful elements, mirrors the vibrant identity showcased in Fresha's new packaging. The site offers visitors a more interactive and engaging journey, aligning with the company's dedication to customer satisfaction.

Key features of the new website:

• Modern Design: The website incorporates a fresh and modern design, mirroring the recent updates in Fresha's packaging
• Interactive

Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleged that Vantaggio Farming Corp. failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $1.16 million to two sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. In an update the USDA said the Carlsbad, CA-based company has resolved the complaint.

After the complaint was filed, USDA and Vantaggio entered into a Consent Decision and Order wherein Vantaggio agreed to pay the unpaid produce sellers and to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $40,000.

As a result of Vantaggio satisfying the terms

The International Fresh Produce Association held its annual Executive Leadership Summit in Berlin on FEB. 6.  The invitation-only event, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leadership from 24 countries to discuss the major issues facing the industry today.  

“The global trends and tides that our industry faces are having more of an impact on the global supply chain than ever before,” said IFPA Chief Membership Officer Miriam Wolk. “Bringing together this group of leaders is such a transformative moment for the year, allowing our industry to spend time

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire United Grocery Outlet, an extreme value, discount grocery retailer operating throughout the Southeast. With 40 stores and a distribution center, the acquisition of UGO will expand Grocery Outlet's presence into Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and Virginia.

"United Grocery Outlet is a natural fit given our similar opportunistic buying strategies, customer value propositions and shared mission of serving our communities," said RJ Sheedy, president and CEO of Grocery Outlet. "This acquisition provides Grocery Outlet with

Charter Next Generation will feature Solar Shrink, a certified recyclable mulch film that is up to 50 percent lighter and four to six times stronger than traditional products, at the National Watermelon Association convention Feb. 21-24 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, AZ.

Produced through a proprietary process, sun-activated Solar Shrink responds to sunlight by conforming to the plant bed, producing a snug fit that retains moisture, regulates soil temperatures and suppresses weeds. The tight fit also prevents the film from flapping in the wind, which can increase

Upside, a digital marketplace dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses financially, announced its partnership with nearly 80 independently owned Shop ‘n Save locations in western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia. The Upside platform will connect Shop ‘n Save retailers with millions of Upside users, who will be incentivized with personalized promotions to spend more of their grocery dollars at Shop ‘n Save.

“Our partnership with Upside is a testament to our commitment to our customers and the values we uphold: we aim for users to shop, save and enjoy life. We