Kroger Names Lynn Gust President Of Fred Meyer Stores

December 20, 2012 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced the promotion of Lynn Gust as president of the company's Fred Meyer Stores division. Fred Meyer Stores , based in Portland, Ore., offers one-stop shopping at 133 multi-department stores Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Market Street Brand Gets New Logo, Just In Time For Opening Of New Store

December 20, 2012 United Supermarkets

United Supermarkets today officially unveiled a new logo for its Market Street store chain, just in time for the opening of the 11th location.

Secretary Vilsack Announces National Potato Board Appointments

December 20, 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board.  Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013.

Avocados From Mexico Gives On Behalf Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy

The Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA) has chosen to give back this holiday season in two rewarding ways. One initiative is to raise money on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Avocados from Mexico is supporting City Harvest, one of the great groups providing food and support to communities that still need help getting back on their feet after Hurricane Sandy. For every Facebook engagement, from comment "likes," to shares, or Facebook wall comments on the Avocados from Mexico Facebook page in December, Avocados from Mexico will match with $1 to City Harvest, up to $25,000.

Nick Bozick Of Bagdasarian Inc. Launches Leading-Edge Solar Energy System At California Plant

December 20, 2012 Sunkist Growers, Inc.

As a third generation Sunkist grower, Nick Bozick has always understood the value of sustainability and as President of Richard Bagdasarian Inc., he is expanding that commitment with the launch of a leading-edge solar technology system at the company’s packinghouse in Mecca, California. The 300kW photovoltaic solar energy system will generate electricity for the Bagdasarian plant with no air emissions, no waste production and no water use.