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In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, we explore Save Mart’s partnership with Fantozzi Farms that’s bringing the farm-to-table story to life — complete with twists and turns.
Sean O’Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics, an autonomous mushroom harvesting company, says the capabilities that artificial intelligence will offer mushroom growers are endless.
The biological company expands its R&D headquarters and has a lineup of products launches ready for the field, pending regulatory approval.
The replenishment analyst and sales representative with Misionero Produce says she sees automation and forecasting playing a bigger role in meeting consumer’s expectations.
Every October, through the Farm Fresh Challenge, schools and childcare centers earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture.
Growers in the 300-mile valley produce red, yellow, white and russet potatoes on 120,000 total acres in North Dakota and Minnesota.
The CEO of Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging for over two decades, leading the industry in addressing plastic waste, helping to shape legislation and more.
Retailers who want to maximize sales of Idaho potatoes know Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission, is the expert.
Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations.
The company will showcase its expanded organic apple and pear line at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
Meet Matt Hubbard, director of sales for Local Bounti and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
The company will feature a new spinach offerings and a new addition to their specialty variety line, the Beet Greens blend at IFPA Show.
Paul Nesbit will be the general manager in Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to the Memphis office as general manager.
The retail food industry veteran brings almost 40 years of experience to his new role as vice president of business development for produce.
Harrington shares why those entering the produce industry need to work in a produce department, the opportunities for apples, pears and cherries and more.
A study partially funded by the Center for Produce Safety found that water, soil, floors and more are key contamination hotspots for CEA systems.
At the event, guests tried their hand at harvesting, followed by an intimate dinner with growers.
Live probiotic cultures in Belli Berries meet the growing consumer demand for functional foods, the Watsonville, Calif., grower says.
Mission’s avocado bag redesign — coming in 2026 — puts shoppers first with a clean, modern look that’s easier to spot and easier to love, the company says.
With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple.
Crippling tariffs on the export side and increased competition from lower-priced citrus imports has some in the California citrus industry fighting to keep their farms in production.
The vice president of marketing for Gotham Greens shares how brands can drive engagement in the produce department.
Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership.
The salad company says it will exhibit with organicgirl and Braga Fresh to display its three latest Dole Salad kits introduced in August — Dole Caprese Chopped Salad Kit, Dole Pesto Ranch Chopped Salad Kit and Dole Apple Harvest Salad Kit.
Visit Booth No. 4139 to explore to Taylore Farms’ Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit and its Taco Ranch Mini Chopped Kit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 16-18.
The meals contain Sno Pac Foods spinach that had been recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Peter died on Sept. 25, 2025 after spending his life improving his family’s farm and working to better New York apple and wider agricultural industries.
Meet Mike Downey, director of procurement and business development for Military Produce Group and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Paying homage to the company’s Southern California roots, Giumarra’s IFPA booth will feature beverages and street tacos for its Hispanic market theme.
The company was awarded the “Sustainability in the Food Industry Award” from The Shelby and Griffin Report for efforts in Honduras.