VALENCIA, CA - Sunkist Growers announced the launch of Peel Talk, a new digital content series designed to deepen consumer engagement and reinforce citrus’s role in everyday wellness, snacking, and shared moments.

Building on the brand’s growing presence across digital channels, Peel Talk introduces original storytelling, culinary inspiration, and interactive content that connects consumers more directly to citrus and the farmers behind it—while supporting engagement during peak California citrus season.

Peel Talk centers on a simple idea: small rituals can create meaningful connections. In each episode, pairs ranging from couples and siblings to roommates and friends sit down together to peel a Sunkist orange and connect. As the peel comes off, the pace slows, conversations open up, and candid moments unfold—positioning citrus as both a functional food and a simple way to bring people together in everyday life.

The series includes four episodes, all available across Sunkist’s digital platforms, including Instagram and TikTok (@SunkistCitrus).

The campaign launches at a key time for the citrus category, when a wide range of in-season citrus is available to consumers, including Navel oranges, lemons, California mandarins, grapefruit, organics, and specialty favorites such as Cara Cara oranges, Blood oranges, and Minneolas.

“Peel Talk is designed to meet consumers where they are—seeking connection, wellness, and simple rituals in their everyday lives,” said Cassie Howard, Senior Director of Category Management & Marketing at Sunkist Growers, in the recent release. “By combining storytelling, recipe inspiration, and interactive experiences, we’re bringing citrus into moments that feel personal, shareable, and relevant to how people connect today.”

In addition to episodic content, Peel Talk features approachable recipes designed for shared living households, along with interactive elements such as a playful citrus personality quiz that invites consumers to discover their unique citrus persona, extending the same light, unscripted moments of connection and fun seen throughout the series. Created with simplicity and versatility in mind, the recipes turn everyday cooking into a shared ritual, reinforcing Sunkist citrus as a premium ingredient that is easy to use in everyday life. Through culinary inspiration, storytelling, and interactive content, the platform highlights citrus’s role in everyday wellbeing, from vitamin C and antioxidants to hydration, while showing how easily it fits into moments like breakfast, snacking, cooking, and gathering.

The initiative reflects Sunkist’s broader brand and category strategy as a grower-owned cooperative connecting more than 1,000 multigenerational family farmers in California and Arizona with retailers and consumers. By linking the stories behind the fruit to the moments happening at home, Peel Talk reinforces the connection between growers, retailers, and consumers.

Peel Talk content will roll out throughout April across Sunkist’s digital platforms.

EMERYVILLE, CA - Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. announced the appointments of Frances Allen and Felicia Thornton to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026, as part of the Company’s commitment to enhancing Board expertise aligned with the execution of its strategic priorities. Ms. Allen and Ms. Thornton were selected following a national search conducted with the support of a leading independent search firm.

“Frances and Felicia bring strong grocery and retail operational experience and significant strategic insight to our Board,” said Eric Lindberg, Chairman of Grocery Outlet’s Board of Directors, in the recent release. “Frances is an accomplished leader of nationally recognized restaurant businesses with deep expertise in brand strategy, marketing and operations, including experience with franchise models similar to our independent operator approach. Felicia is a seasoned board member and a finance and operating executive with more than 20 years of specialization in the grocery sector, including a strong background in opportunistic sourcing. Both offer deep experience in driving business transformations, strengthening Board oversight of the Company’s efforts to reinforce our longstanding leadership in value. On behalf of the entire Board, we’re excited to work with Frances and Felicia and look forward to their contributions as we work to deliver long-term shareholder value.”

Frances Allen

Frances Allen brings 40 years of consumer experience and food industry leadership with demonstrated expertise across brand strategy, marketing, franchising, technology and operations. Most recently, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., and previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Market Corporation, Brand President of Jack in the Box Inc., Chief Brand Officer of Denny’s Corporation, and Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin’ Donuts USA. She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, Inc. and Frito-Lay. Ms. Allen is a director of Brinker International, where she serves on the Audit and Governance and Nominating Committees. She also serves on the advisory boards of Hi-Auto and the Global Retail Marketing Association (GRMA). Ms. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southampton University in the U.K.

Felicia Thornton

Felicia Thornton has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the grocery, retail and specialty retail sectors, with proven expertise in corporate finance, strategic growth, operational restructuring and corporate governance. Most recently, Ms. Thornton served in executive and director positions with Number Holdings (99 Cents Only Stores), a deep discount retailer, including Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. During her career, Ms. Thornton served in several executive roles in the grocery sector, including as Co-Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. (Market Basket), Chief Financial Officer and EVP of Strategy at Albertsons Inc., Group Vice President, Retail Operations, at The Kroger Co. and various executive strategic and financial roles at Ralphs and Fred Meyer, both grocery store chains that became part of The Kroger Co. She also served as Chief Executive Officer of Knowledge Universe U.S., a private childhood education company. Ms. Thornton currently serves on the board of Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., where she chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and serves on the Audit Committee. Her prior public board experience includes Nordstrom, Inc., Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Ares Acquisition Corp. I and Ares Acquisition Corp. II. Ms. Thornton is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow and holds an NACD Directorship Certification. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Santa Clara University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

KINGSVILLE, ON - Mastronardi Produce® is gearing up to showcase new innovations in fresh snacking and packaging at the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Tradeshow in Toronto. Visitors to booth 521 will experience two standout SUNSET® innovations – both submitted for recognition in this year's CPMA showcase categories, along with chef-prepared recipes, irresistible tastings, and a firsthand look at what's next for fresh produce.

"CPMA is one of the highlights of our year, and this year we're bringing two innovations to the show," said Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce®, in the recent release. "Pop Its™ snack cucumbers and the SUNSET® Tomato Branch™ represent everything we stand for – incredible flavor, thoughtful packaging, and a drive to make produce more exciting and convenient for consumers.”

Making its tradeshow debut at CPMA, the SUNSET® Tomato Branch™ brings new innovation in packaging and a fresh perspective to the CPMA Packaging Innovation Showcase. These vibrant red micro-grape tomatoes are packaged in a stunning on-the-vine presentation, all housed in a unique triangle paperboard package. High-end finishes and premium materials signal a true luxury experience on shelf, the Tomato Branch™ package doesn't just hold a product, it tells a story. Perfect for entertaining, charcuterie boards, salad toppings, and elevated everyday cooking, this is a product that transforms the ordinary into something memorable.

Recently launched in Canada, the USA, and the UK, and submitted for this year's Best Snackable Produce Showcase, SUNSET® Pop Its™ cucumbers are redefining what healthy snacking looks like. These snack-sized cucumbers, measuring up to two inches, are the smallest SUNSET® cucumber yet.

"There's nothing like the energy on the CPMA show floor," said Peppe Bonfiglio, VP Sales at Mastronardi Produce®. "Our team is excited to put these innovations in front of our partners and let them taste and experience each for themselves."

Whether it's a quick snack inspiration or an elevated entertaining idea, booth 521 will be full of flavor, innovation, and energy. April 28 - 30, come for the innovations, stay for the recipes, and leave with a whole new perspective on what fresh produce can be.