FirstFruits Farms is celebrating another impactful year of its Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, a core expression of the company's mission to nourish communities and support families in need with fresh apples. Since 2010, Take a Bite Out of Hunger has worked alongside retail partners to deliver fresh apples to food banks across the United States and Canada. In 2025 alone, the program donated 126,922 pounds of apples, pushing the total past an incredible milestone: 3 million pounds donated since its inception. Each apple donation is a step toward bridging the nutrition gap in our communities

During the 2024-25 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds teamed up with 51 collegiate basketball programs, including 15 women’s teams, to address food insecurity with its Score to Give More initiative. The effort resulted in more than 1.6 million meals provided to neighbors experiencing hunger. For every free throw made by players during the regular season and tournaments, Food Lion Feeds helped provide 100 meals (up to 30,000 meals per team). Since the program’s inception in 2019, it has helped provide more than 6.5 million meals to nourish those in need. This innovative program benefits

Sustainabloom, by the American Floral Endowment, is proud to partner with GLOBALG.A.P. North America to present an upcoming webinar for professionals across the floriculture industry on demystifying certifications. This free webinar will take place on May 29 at 1 p.m. and will offer growers and producers guidance on how to leverage Sustainabloom’s resources to assess their progress toward more sustainable farming practices and evaluate if third-party certification is right for them. With increasing pressure from consumers and retailers for transparency in production processes, floriculture

In March, after 112 years in business, Strube Celery & Vegetable Co. closed the doors and sold its five units on Chicago’s International Produce Market, but not before taking care of its employees, customers, suppliers and creditors. “That was job one,” said Rob Strube, who was president of the organization started by his great-grandfather Fred Strube in 1913. “It was very important to us to give all our employees an opportunity to continue to work in this business. And we wanted to take care of all of our suppliers and customers.” He noted that in late April Lisa Strube, who was director of

Dollar Tree Inc. Chief Supply Chain Officer Mike Kindy announced his retirement; Roxanne Weng will succeed him in the role. Kindy joined the company in May 2023 and played an integral role in advancing the company’s supply chain initiatives. “Mike has been a driving force in retail supply chain for more than 35 years, and we’ve been fortunate to benefit from his deep expertise and steady leadership,” said Mike Creedon, CEO of Dollar Tree. “From overseeing complex distribution networks to modernizing our supply chain strategy, his contributions have been instrumental in positioning our company

Equitable Food Initiative celebrated Rouge River Farms for earning an Employer Excellence Award from the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs. This recognition, along with its fully EFI-certified supply chain, reflects Rouge River Farms’ commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and empowering workplace for farmworkers, many of whom are part of underserved communities. The farm fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where workers are valued for their skills and dedication. With a strong commitment to training, internal promotion and professional growth, Rouge River Farms