Hy-Vee Selects GK Software’s Omni-Channel POS Platform & Solution Suite

August 2, 2018 Hy-Vee, Inc.

GK Software, a global leader in omni-channel retail, today announced that Hy-Vee, an employee-owned retailer operating more than 245 stores in eight Midwestern states, will deploy GK Software’s next-generation store systems, including OmniPOS for omni-channel POS, Mobile Customer Assistant (MCA) for mobile app self-scanning and the TransAction+ payment solution.

Apeel Sciences Closes $70M Round As Apeel Produce Hits US Retail Shelves

August 2, 2018 Apeel Sciences

Apeel Sciences, recently honored as a WEF Technology Pioneer and a CNBC Disruptor 50, has announced $70 million in new financing led by Viking Global Investors with Andreessen Horowitz, Upfront Ventures, and S2G Ventures, with participation from others. Additionally, Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, will join Apeel Sciences' Board of Directors and advise the company as it scales to meet demand from U.S. and international fresh food suppliers and retailers.

Renaissance Food Group Adds Director, Announces Supporting Organizational Changes

August 2, 2018 Renaissance Food Group

Renaissance Food Group (RFG) has announced that Daniel Klausner has joined the company as Director of Produce Sales, East. In this role, Klausner will work to maintain existing customer relationships and develop new business for the rapidly expanding company.

PMA Exhibitors Donate Fresh Produce To Monterey County Foodbank Following Expo

A number of exhibitors from Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Foodservice Conference and Expo held July 28-29 in Monterey, California, did their part to fight back against hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables from the event to the local foodbank.

Sun Belle Opens New Miami Distribution Center

August 2, 2018 Sun Belle Inc.

Sun Belle Inc., a leading marketer and distributor of conventional and organic berries, has opened an 82,000 square foot state of the art refrigerated distribution facility in Miami. Adjoining Miami International Airport, the facility is also 15 minutes from the port of Miami and close to the Palmetto Expressway, Florida Turnpike and I-95.