Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, introduced the Badger UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, foodservice and retail environments. To advance retail automation and infection prevention, Badger Technologies and UVDI will conduct micro-efficacy testing and in-store pilots of the Badger UV Disinfect robot during the first quarter of this year.

The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C

The Allen Lund Co. recently announced the acquisition of Magic Valley Truck Brokers Inc. based in Boise, ID.

"My parents always said, don't work just for today, work hard for tomorrow and think long-term then you will always have a job and a good name. So, when Allen Lund Co., Eddie, and David approached us this seemed like a perfect fit," said Wes Blaser, president of Magic Valley Truck Brokers Inc.

"From the moment I walked in the door to greet the Boise team for the first time, I knew instantly that we had made a great decision," said Tracey Lewin, vice president of sales and operations.

February is Potato Lover's Month, and Arrowfarms companies Morning Kiss Organic and Gold Bell are celebrating by introducing new, fully compostable paper bag potato packaging. Among the most popular items in the produce department, potatoes have a high rate of consumption across all demographics. Now, with fully compostable packaging, there are even more reasons to love potatoes.

The new potato packaging bags are made of two-ply paper, with compostable glue used around the window of the bag. Made from sugar cane, even the mesh window itself is compostable. Morning Kiss Organic will offer

Retail, foodservice and consumer promotional activities are all key components of the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s activities. In the face of restrictions on many of these traditional activities, the board found it necessary to make adjustments in its approach, and it has done so creatively and effectively.

At retail, sampling and other in-store promotions have traditionally been major promotional efforts for the board. “With the restrictions that were placed upon everyone as of 2020, we haven’t been able to do that,” said Juliemar Rosado, director of retail and international

North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services participants can purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards through Instacart.com or the Instacart mobile app, providing access to an additional authorized online EBT retailer, Food Lion. This flexibility will allow participants to buy food while promoting social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help families with transportation and mobility barriers.

Users will be able to access their benefits for online grocery delivery and pickup while shopping through Instacart on the Food Lion storefront. Once

As Potandon Produce looks to grow its value-added product offerings and strategic partnerships, the company has added a new addition to its sales team in a newly created position for Sean Davenport.

Davenport will join the sales team as regional sales manager – West Coast, working remotely where he lives near Salt Lake City. In his role, Davenport will be an ambassador for Potandon Produce and all of its products, with heavy emphasis on growing value-added products and categories.

Davenport brings with him a strong background in higher education, consulting, retail, customer service, and