The California-based grower-shipper anticipates showcasing its new line of butter lettuces at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 20-21.

To learn more about the company’s expansion plans and commitment to conserving natural resources while growing high-quality greens indoors, The Packer recently connected with co-founder and CEO Viraj Puri.

The organic salad brand is introducing two new organic chopped salad kits and three organic salad blends at the upcoming Southern Innovations conference this September in Charlotte, N.C.

Organic produce packaging will continue to trend toward more sustainable options in coming years, marketers say.

As parents and kids are shopping for back-to-school needs, Rave apples can be offered as a healthy addition to any lunch box or after-school snack, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.

Since 2021, the grocer has invested approximately $40 million a year in a store remodel program focused primarily on delivering what shoppers want from fresh.