The local growing season is over for most items in the state, and distributors are beginning to look to other regions to fill their customers’ needs for the coming fall and winter seasons.

While some chains use a combination of hand-stacking and gentle pouring, depending on available labor and time, columnist Armand Lobato examines the pros and cons of both methods to see how they truly stack up.

The member-owned trade association says the event will bring together leaders, members and industry professionals to celebrate its legacy and foster inspiration through health care, advocacy, leadership and education.

The expansion includes a new 27-acre glass greenhouse facility as well as serving as the exclusive long-term marketer for two additional operations.

Supplies of Envy apples are now transitioning from imports to fresh, domestic production, as the brand eyes growth.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Program is investing in 30 organic agriculture projects.