We reported on the mocktail trend and how produce departments can leverage it, and then we tried the new mocktail slushes from Sonic. Finally, we're making our own versions of the Sonic slushes, heavy on real fruit.

Kroger has announced that Forest Park, Ga., will be the location of its third automated online order fulfillment center.

H-E-B plans to test later this year delivery by a vehicle with self-driving technology.

Retail editor Ashley Nickle and Northeast editor Amy Sowder run down the news of the week, from a salmonella outbreak linked to papayas to legislation in New York to a pair of great columns from retail veterans.

Monterey Mushrooms has expanded organic production to meet demand.

At Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, N.C., three culinary instructors won a 2019 Idaho Potato Commission Leadership Innovation Award for Excellence in Foodservice Education.

Rachel Johnson of Austin, Texas, created a $25,000 burger — using a patty of minced mushrooms and pork.

San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has hired John Killeen as vice president and general manager.

Western Growers Insurance Services, Irvine, Calif., has hired Jodi Martin as director of employee benefits account management.

The Cal Poly Strawberry Center is inviting strawberry industry participation at its annual industry field day on July 18.