Watsonville, Calif.-based Monterey Mushrooms has expanded its capacity to meet demand as the number of natural and organic retail outlets expands, said Mike O’Brien, vice president of sales and marketing.

The Center for Produce Safety, Woodland, Calif., is sponsoring a $500,000 challenge, seeking answers to cross-contamination issues in growing areas.

As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint Lakeside Organic Gardens will transition from wax corrugated boxes to 100% recycled plastic boxes this spring, said Marliese Ward, creative marketing manager.

Sakata Seed America is pledging $30,000 to support the Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent.

Temple, Pa.-based Giorgio Fresh Co. unveiled new packaging at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in October.

Los Angeles-based 4Earth Farms has responded to consumer research by making a “soft branded packaging change,” said Mark Munger, vice president of sales and marketing.

Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., expanded its salad kit line in 2018, said Bil Goldfield, director of corporate communications.

More organic produce consumers are pushing back against the use of plastic in packaging, but will it matter?

Chelan Fresh Marketing, Chelan, Wash., plans to increase the volume of its proprietary organic SugarBee apples this season.

Stop & Shop plans to debut unmanned vehicles for grocery item delivery this year in the greater Boston area.