Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., launched new Tuscan Baby Romaine.

Renaissance Food Group (RFG), Rancho Cordova, Calif., created Garden Highway Chef Veggie Starters.

SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., opened the doors to its Fargo Produce Distribution Center in Fargo, N.D.

Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, N.Y., opened its largest greenhouse in Chicago.

Pure Flavor, Canada, unveiled RedRoyals Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine.

Deloitte, New York, released the “Future of Fresh” study, which surveyed 2,000 consumers and 153 fresh food industry executives to gain insights into consumer behavior and how manufacturers and retailers can grow the fresh food category.

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, both Hawaii-based broadline fresh produce wholesalers and distributors.

Fresh Express, Orlando, Fla., launched new Chopped Salad Kits in Twisted Caesar varieties and Thai ‘N’ Cashews.

Smurfit Kappa, Sunrise, Fla., partnered with the United States National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla.; California Polytechnic State University’s Packaging Program, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; C & C Produce, North Kansas City, Mo.; Amazon Produce Network, Vineland, N.J.; an  other members of the mango supply chain to develop a new mango packaging solution for the United States and Mexico.

BrightFarms, New York, announced plans to build a new 280,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Hendersonville, N.C.