In an effort to bring more high-flavor fresh fruits and vegetables to the region, Mastronardi Produce and Rhode Island Grows, a family-owned farming operation spanning three states, have broken ground on the construction of a 25-acre greenhouse in Exeter, RI.

“This high-tech, state-of the-art facility will use Controlled Environment Agriculture to provide environmentally sustainable, high-quality produce even through the winter,” said Paul Mastronardi, president and CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “This is a significant milestone that we’re honored to be a part of; it will increase our ability to

Reflecting decades of sustainable innovation, hand-crafted expertise and high-quality products, Tanimura & Antle is rolling out new consumer focused branding to support its premium Tanimura & Antle Artisan family of fresh produce and more clearly convey these attributes on the shelf. The distinct new logo joins upgraded packaging with complementary colors and enhanced graphics. Each new packaging design also offers usage tips and recipes for consumers.

The Artisan branding update will begin hitting store shelves this month and includes Tanimura & Antle’s Artisan Lettuces, Artisan Romaine

The Peruvian Avocado Commission will launch this summer the first ever marketing program dedicated to promoting organic avocados.  This will be the first time that an organic product will be marketed using assessment funds from an organization operating under a federal promotion program to promote one of the fastest growing segments within the produce category.

Under the National Organic Program, producers, handlers and importers of organic products may request an exemption for assessment paid to a federal promotion program.  However, PAC has launched an ambitious custom-made program this

Ocean Mist Farms CEO and President Joe Pezzini will step down from this role effective June 30. He has been a consistent face and voice of this nearly 100-year-old brand for 21 years, and his legacy will be evident as the company moves forward toward its centennial celebration.

“There is never a good time to make a change of this magnitude," said Pezzini. "Ocean Mist Farms will celebrate its centennial in 2024. In that long and rich history, we have grown from very humble beginnings in 1924 to a full-service year-round supplier of the finest artichokes and fresh produce. I am proud to have

Kwik Lok Corp., headquartered in Yakima, WA, has created a new position, director of global supply chain, to oversee strategic supply chain management with a focus on ethical procurement and sustainability.  Maggie Brown, a seasoned procurement professional has accepted the role and will report to Kwik Lok's chief operating officer, Jeff Scott, at Kwik Lok’s headquarters.

“By leveraging our global assets and elevating our supply management role to oversee all procurement operations, Kwik Lok will be in a better position to serve our customers and assure that our procurement strategies reflect

The Kroger Co. will hold its first nationwide hybrid hiring event tomorrow, including virtual and in-store interviews. The goal of the event is to hire 10,000 associates supporting retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing, and logistics operations.

"The Kroger Family of Companies is one of the largest employers in the country and our longstanding culture of opportunity has created an environment where many people, whether it be an intern, stocker, or pharmacy technician, come for a job and stay for a career," said Tim Massa, Kroger's senior vice president and chief people officer. "To