Yelloway One is a banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka, two diseases that have cost the banana industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Cash-Wa Distributing Co. of Kearney, Kearney, Neb., has been awarded a maximum $47.3 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and reservations.

In partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, the company says it will change its purple packaging to pink this October.

The new store, set to open Oct. 10 in Highlands Ranch, Colo., will feature a larger selection of organic produce and sustainability upgrades, the company says.

Produce managers and industry experts offer tips on how retailers can serve shoppers preparing for family meals and celebrations.

The company said the gathering was a testament to its mission of bridging the food system by connecting consumers with the farmers who grow healthy, sustainable produce.