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Melissa’s Produce says it is providing retailers with customizable product mixes and marketing tools to engage both core Asian shoppers and curious mainstream consumers.
Backed by double-digit growth and a feature on MarthaStewart.com, Frieda’s Branded Produce says its winter citrus program helps retailers convert health-conscious shoppers into loyal category buyers.
The grower-packer-shipper earned 2026 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership Business Awards for its Planet Positive innovation and carbon-negative tree fruit.
An emphasis on the company’s dedication to providing nutrition education is among the report’s highlights.
Teammates nominated him, a newcomer to the maintenance team, for his helpful and kind people-first approach to the role.
Splane and the commission announced annual projections of 330 million pounds of California avocados and a ready-to-go consumer marketing program for the spring.
The grower-packer-shipper plans pink packaging to highlight sweetpotatoes as a nutritious, convenient and healthy addition.
In the “It’s Not Magic. It’s Mushrooms.” campaign, the Emmy-winning chef headlines the commodity board’s 2026 campaign to keep mushrooms on the mind as the ultimate no-fuss, flavor-packed staple.
Helen Aquino brings over 20 years of experience in research and product development to her new role.
She will become the director of workforce and business policy on the U.S. Government Relations team.