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Sustainability
Superfresh Growers Adds EFI Certification to Cherry Operations
The Pacific Northwest grower expands its Equitable Food Initiative standards to cherry acreage, aiming for companywide certification by 2028.
March 30, 2026 06:26 PM
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People
Carbon Robotics Adds CFO
The appointment of a former KPMG partner follows a fiscal year of significant revenue growth for the AI-driven robotics firm.
March 30, 2026 05:54 PM
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People
The Raley’s Cos. Ushers in New Leadership Era
Owner Mike Teel has been appointed as CEO following the departure of Keith Knopf, while Raley’s has simultaneously elevated Tiffanie Burkhalter and Jen Warner to dual president roles.
March 30, 2026 03:12 PM
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Sustainability
Stemilt Highlights Farmworker Awareness Week With New EFI Case Study
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower says it has completed 48 worker-driven production improvement projects in the last year.
March 27, 2026 04:16 PM
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Industry
Qdoba’s Tax Day Guac Relief Takes Aim at a Frustrating Upcharge in Dining
Mexican fast‑casual brand helps Rewards Members who have paid extra for guac elsewhere.
March 27, 2026 02:59 PM
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Industry
Driscoll’s Debuts The Berry Patch Book Club With Free Digital Stories
Driscoll’s has introduced a storytelling platform providing families with four free digital children’s books that transform everyday themes like friendship and imagination into shared moments for early readers.
March 27, 2026 01:23 PM
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Industry
Creekside Organics Marks First Year as Certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Creekside Organics is celebrating its first year as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, highlighting its commitment to industry leadership, values-based partnerships and the promotion of future female leaders in organic agriculture.
March 26, 2026 03:09 PM
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People
Lipman Family Farms Remembers Former CEO Larry Lipman, Honors Legacy
The company is mourning the loss of Lipman, a visionary leader who transformed the company into a North American industry powerhouse while leaving an enduring legacy of innovation, vertical integration and deep community philanthropy.
March 26, 2026 03:51 PM
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Industry
New Digital Platform Launched to Strengthen Labor Standards for Farm Contractors
The retail-backed initiative provides tools for farm labor contractors to align with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.
March 25, 2026 03:14 PM
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Industry
Grimmway Produce Group Expands to Minnesota
The grower, shipper and processor has acquired assets of the Fresha facility in Morris, Minn.
March 25, 2026 02:57 PM
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