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Fires are burning across the drought-stricken Southern plains. Several states are in extreme or exceptional drought. The elevated fire risk is expected to persist through spring.

Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. LLC will see a significant increase in organic volume this season thanks to a partnership with Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fruit.

The National Grocers Association has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, urging the scrutinization of what it says is harm to competition.

Shoppers in Arizona have a new option for purchasing groceries. Individuals who use an EBT SNAP card to grocery shop can now apply their benefits to purchase groceries online from Bashas’ grocery stores.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.

Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the food and beverage industry today. For the fresh produce industry, it’s even more critical to increase consumption, sales, longevity and relevancy.

The Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer is celebrating this Earth Day with a look back at its nearly two-year partnership with Flashfood, a mobile app that seeks to reduce food waste.

A lot of organizations are touting their return to in-person events this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.

From the science behind breaking bad eating habits to increasing produce consumption, the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s recent Consumer Connection Conference had it all.

Grimmway Farms released its first official environment, social and governance report. The report shows a commitment to measure, quantify and share its progress year-over-year.

Bee Sweet Citrus is expanding its packing house to include a mandarin facility. The citrus industry will harvest about 66,000 acres of mandarins in the 2022-2023 season.

Albertsons launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact in four areas: planet, people, product and community. The company hopes to drive meaningful, proactive change.

In season 2, episode 5 of the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast, Beth Keeton of Elephant House Public Relations shares her health journey on the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.

Farmers and ag cooperative need to be on high alert this spring. That’s according to the FBI, which is predicting cyber criminals might attack the industry during planting and harvest. 

DeCicco Family Markets in Katonah, N.Y., has a jam-packed produce department that maximizes a relatively small space for this village about one hour north of New York City.

Organic produce sales continue to grow, and the mango category is no exception.

Washington, D.C.-based Equitable Food Initiative has hired  Michael Lacey for the position of business development manager.

Everything you want to know about broccoli numbers.

Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 4% from the same period last year, according to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report.

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first-ever Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24, as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to shoppers.

Portland, Ore.-based produce distributor Pacific Coast Fruit Co. has announced the spinoff of its subsidiary, Pacific Coast Trading Co. LLC.

At Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference, President and CEO Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak offered a “Roadmap for Driving Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in America.”

Coborn’s Inc. Emily Parent, Health and Wellness Strategy Manager, along with additional key industry leaders examine how fresh food helps customers and independents’ ROI.

The Washington, D.C.-based National Council of Agricultural Employers is offering a web seminar on methods to reduce heat stress for farmworkers.

Nearly 500 potential violations of organic regulations are under investigation by the National Organic Program.

The Mission-based Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo plays an important role in promoting the Lone Star State’s produce industry.

Fresh Express president John P. Olivo announced, in a news release, a new consumer social media awareness campaign and revitalized sustainability initiative in recognition of Earth Day 2022. 

Good Foods has announced its latest hire, Tim Meskill, who will take on the role of vice president of club strategy to support strategic growth plans for the brand’s perspective and current club retail partners.

Recovery is underway for Taylor Farms after its primary foodservice processing facility in Salinas, Calif., was severely damaged by a fire April 13-14.

Cary, N.C.-based Railinc’s TransmetriQ unit has announced a major advance in shipment tracking and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) services, according to a news release.

Research funded by the Center for Produce Safety is aiming to develop a low-cost tool that can detect fecal contamination in fields.

Inteligistics is making its solutions and digitization available to companies throughout the perishable supply chain, according to a news release.

Marfa, Texas resident and dual citizen Rámon Vega Navarro recently launched his first music video that pays tribute to Village Farms’ employees in Marfa with his song “Doble Nacionalidad.”

A highlight of the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo will be the culmination of the third annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based farm product and service provider Holloway has announced the retirement of President Vard Terry after 50 years with the company. 

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. is hosting the Grape Quality Summit the first week of May. 

“Organics in an Era of Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior” will be the subject of the fourth educational session at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit 2022,  according to a news release.

Consumers are spending more on potatoes as they continue to find occasions to cook and celebrate at home, according to a news release.

The Millen, Ga.-based  Southeast Produce Council has unveiled its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs.

Owatonna, Minn.-based Revol Greens has hired Jessica Dillon as its marketing director, according to a news release.

The Packer and PMG announce the launch of ProduceEDU, an online education platform offering courses tailored for both the buy-side and supply-side audiences of the produce industry.

Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit expects to handle 2 million boxes of Mexican grapes this season, according to a news release.

Earlier this year, Vilmorin North America changed its name to Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc., according to a news release.

This season’s ads feature visuals that point to the “CA” in the middle of the word “avocados, and audio and other ads that call out the play on words in their taglines.

U.S. potato stocks on hand on April 1 were up 3% from year-ago levels, according to a new USDA report.

A large study has found that replacing margarine, butter, egg, total yogurt, total cheese and processed meats with avocados was associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease events.

Health and wellness, a pillar on which the Mission-based Texas International Produce Association is founded, will be a continued focus of this year’s Viva Fresh Expo, set for April 21-23 in Grapevine, Texas.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council 2022 Apprentice Class held their first meeting at the 2022 FPFC EXPO last week with the International Fresh Produce Association Career Pathways students, according to a news release.

The USDA has awarded $9.98 million to 14 collaborative, multi-state projects impacting 28 states to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops, according to a news release.

Retailers and suppliers alike are gearing up to promote a variety of salads, kits, toppings and dressings in the month of May.