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A promotional image from a movie, featuring a bearded Hispanic man in the foreground who is trimming raspberry canes. Other people are in the background, out of focus, theoretically tending the canes. Superimposed over the image is the Driscoll's "Only the Finest Berries" branding, as well as text reading: "One Family, One Earth; Award-winning storytelling rooted in community."
Marketing
Driscoll’s ‘One Family, One Earth‘ Campaign Wins Awards
The company describes the long-running campaign as honoring those people and communities that make its berries possible.
August 27, 2025 08:01 AM
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People
Mike Behrendt Joins Green Giant Fresh’s Potandon Produce
In his new role as regional director of product procurement, Behrendt will strengthen partnerships with growers and retailers.
August 26, 2025 03:50 PM
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Retail
IGA Retailers to Tap Into Marketing and Technology Suite
RSA America says the partnership will aid independent grocers looking to compete with national chains through smart, scalable and affordable technology.
August 26, 2025 03:44 PM
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Produce Crops
Zespri Forecast Projects Solid Year for Kiwifruit Growers
The company’s CEO says as Zespri moves through the summer fruit period and into the second half of the sales season, it remains focused on finishing the season strongly and maximizing value returned to growers.
August 26, 2025 01:50 PM
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Industry
APHIS Adds More Acres to California HLB Quarantine
This new quarantine parallels the intrastate quarantine that the California Department of Food and Agriculture established earlier this month.
August 26, 2025 12:57 PM
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People
Save A Lot Names Bill Mayo as New CEO
The grocer has promoted Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, to chief executive officer as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations.
August 25, 2025 01:55 PM
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People
Paul Ellis Now Assistant General Manager at ALC Memphis
The Allen Lund Company called the promotion well-deserved for Ellis, who has been with the company since 2017.
August 25, 2025 12:09 PM
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Industry
USDA Approves Mushroom Assessment Rate Increase, Effective Oct. 1
USDA has approved a nationwide increase in the mushroom assessment rate to support promotion, research and consumer information programs.
August 22, 2025 03:32 PM
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People
Dane Watson Joins American Society of Agricultural Consultants
Watson will speak at the upcoming ASAC Annual Conference in Indianapolis from Nov. 2-4.
August 22, 2025 10:01 AM
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People
New Sales and Marketing Leadership at Church Brothers Farms
The company says it is strengthening its sales and marketing teams with the promotion of Loree Dowse and the appointment of Greg Corrigan.
August 22, 2025 10:18 AM
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