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Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.
The kiwifruit marketer seeks to rally innovators and pioneers for its Zespri Innovation Fund, which launched November 2023.
The state of the industry keynote at Indoor Ag-Con, March 11-12, explored the industry’s past and present challenges, “transformative change,” success stories and more.
Pastor Bennie Brown shares how his work with Rootswell and But God Ministries is changing lives by fostering Black farm ownership, food security and agricultural sustainability.
A 13-square-mile area in the Mission Viejo area of Orange County has been added due to positive tissue samples taken from residential properties.
The organization has hired Cristie Mather as vice president of marketing and Adriane Rippberger as director of marketing.
The company says its platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details and shipment records.
Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead the function as executive vice president and chief digital officer.
What began as a temporary warehouse job became a career, helping guide the organization as chair, CEO and managing partner as it grew globally with $1.5 billion in revenue.
Whether it’s giving back, launching new products, highlighting upcoming seasonal products or talking about the surety of availability, exhibitors at SEPC’s Southern Exposure had plenty to be excited about.
A competition fostering sustainable solutions recognized the FruiFresh team for creating a charcoal cooling system designed to preserve fresh produce.
The lessons controlled environment agriculture has learned in the last decade was a key theme of opening day at the 12th annual Indoor Ag-Con on March 11.
Whether it’s baby potatoes, russets, reds, yellows or organics, the company says its Canadian grower partnerships provide a diverse selection in multiple pack sizes.
Urban Growers Collective has established farms that provide fresh produce, economic opportunities and agricultural education.
The Southeast Produce Council kicked off its 2025 Southern Exposure event with a luau-themed opening reception.
Multiple Texas clubs and gas stations are set to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in early 2026.
Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly.
Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event shared new partnerships, new products and, of course, great produce.
With year-round availability and daily harvesting, the company said it is providing a reliable, sustainable alternative to seasonal field lettuce, reducing food waste and offering a cost-efficient solution for grocers and foodservice operators.
The results underscore the continued momentum from aggressive membership and subscription strategies, with key performance indicators showing robust growth across the board, says Brick Meets Click.
Plant breeding genetics company Ohalo says the collaboration is designed to improve strawberry breeding with support from growers and marketers.
Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US, shares why it’s never too early to start preparing for the Food Traceability Final Rule going into effect January 2026.
Tiffany Bruno, director of education for Switch4Good, is advocating for changes to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, WIC and the National School Lunch Program to improve access to fresh produce and enhance public health.
Fourth-generation Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, shares how the berry grower-shipper and marketer prepares berries for retail.
The Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program also pledges $10 million annually to help end the cycle of hunger.
From new packaging to fair trade bananas, exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event gave attendees a lot to talk about.
Fruit World encourages retailers to take advantage of peak citrus season by showcasing a vibrant, diverse selection that aligns with health-conscious consumers.
During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry.
“Bringing It To The Table” introduces audiences to Mucci Farms and its nearly 700 acres of tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce and strawberry greenhouses.
Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia cites domestic food security and harm to rural economies.