Jayne Alyce Bozzuto, former vice president and director of Cheshire, CT-based Bozzuto’s Inc., died Saturday, Aug. 14 at her home in North Palm Beach, FL. She was 67.

Ms. Bozzuto was born in Waterbury, CT, on Oct. 23, 1953, daughter of the late Adam J. and Lillian (Brangel) Bozzuto. She was a graduate of Regis College in Weston, MA, and obtained her master’s degree in business administration from the University of New Haven. She loved her home in Cape Cod, which she called her “Happy House.”

Ms. Bozzuto is survived by her brother, Michael A. Bozzuto of Avon, CT, and many cousins. She will be

Peirone Produce Co. has built its success through its relationships with regional grocers and growers in the Pacific Northwest, and as such it is demonstrating its commitment to supporting those partners through its Taste Local program.

The program caught the attention of Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington’s 5th Congressional District, who visited Peirone Produce Co. recently through a mutual connection, Bonnie Quinn of QUINN Advertising, which has developed marketing materials for Peirone Produce Co. and the Taste Local initiative.

“It was great,” Mike Kamphaus, president

The Southeast Produce Council is proud to announce that it will honor two outstanding gentlemen with one of its highest honors, the SEPC Lifetime Membership Award.

This distinguished award will be presented to Steve Pinkston and Frank Swanson at Southern Innovations in Savannah, GA, during the Chairman's Dinner Dance on Friday, Sept. 10.

Pinkston is a produce professional, with over 40 years in the produce industry. He retired as of June 15, 2021.

Prior to retirement, Pinkston held the position director of business development at Sunny Valley International in Glassboro, NJ. Prior to that

Nicole Wegman, senior vice president of Wegmans Brand, has been promoted to the new role of president of Wegmans Brand.

Throughout the company's 105 years, its Wegmans Brand has played an increasingly important function of differentiating the company from other food retailers. "Innovation leading to unique items with great taste that can only be found at Wegmans has helped make our stores a destination for families and food enthusiasts," the company said in a statement.

“Our mission is to help people live healthier better lives through exceptional food,” said Danny Wegman, chairman. “The

Fusion, a business-to-business integrated marketing agency focused on fresh produce and grocery in the retail environment, was named a top 10 retail marketing service company by Retail Tech Insights magazine. The award honors companies at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art retail marketing services that impact their respective industries. Fusion was the only fresh produce-focused agency awarded this top recognition.

In the article, Retail Tech Insights detailed how Fusion helps companies leverage the power of retail marketing and gives clients the tools and knowledge to build their

DNO is showcasing its brand refresh through new logos, clean and fresh colors, and simple imagery and illustrations to share the fun, fresh and healthy brand.

The leadership team evaluated the brand assets earlier in the year and determined a refreshed look was a part of the overall growth strategy for the company moving forward. The team collaborated with SketchBlue to create a refined brand palette that was unique to the quality and convenience that DNO Produce is all about.

“We wanted to create a stronger, simpler brand image that aligns with the fresh high-quality produce we offer,” said