The USDA is seeking information from the public on protocols that may be considered for inclusion in a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program.

Nearly 83% of consumers surveyed said they purchased this tropical fruit in the past 12 months, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024.

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 shows 74% of surveyed retailers called sustainability a primary or secondary priority for their businesses — and retailers are also doing more to be sustainable.

The Reedley, Calif.-based company says it has added to its specialty organic grape program by introducing new and unique heritage varieties.

With another good apple crop anticipated for 2024, Sparta, Mich.-based Applewood Fresh Growers is well-stocked to market premium 2023 apples well into the summer, company officials say.

Bayer says it has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome editing in vegetables.