In a year that has seen double-digit increases in demand for fresh produce at supermarkets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that retail prices for fruits and vegetables will come in below historical averages.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation’s National Fruits & Veggies Month campaign in September generated nearly 75 million impressions through traditional and social media channels.

National foodservice and marketing agency Advantage Waypoint represents The Fresh Group Ltd. Maglio Cos. 

The Walmart Foundation has given Brighter Bites $1.5 million to expand to California and support efforts in existing cities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Max Yeater, who spent the past 25 years at Pro*Act, is director of strategy at Pacific International Marketing, a new position at the Salinas, Calif., company.

Vertical farming company Kalera, Orlando, Fla., has hired Marc Jennings as vice president of foodservice sales and Mark Gagnon as vice president of sales for retail accounts.

Andy Hamilton is the new CEO of Markon Cooperative, Salinas, Calif.

Combs Wholesale Produce Co. is moving to a larger space to capitalize on expanding product lines and customer base.

With support from Bayer, the United Fresh Start Foundation is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12-16.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year.