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Four retail grocers earned spots on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail list, recognized for fostering strong employee cultures and supportive work environments.

“What’s really gratifying is that we find, generally, 80% to 90% of people in the U.S. want this product,” says Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce, the company behind the Empress Purple Tomato.

Carter McEntire says he plans to drive progress in produce food safety in his new role with CPS.

Sweetpotato councils in several states are cooking up a variety of promotions this season.

The three-part study found the pear packing line reduced microbial load, wrapping reduces microbial loads, and illness-causing microbes don’t grow on stored pears.

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 survey of growers underscores that U.S. growers still consider on-farm sustainability efforts fundamental to their operation’s long-term business strategy and economic success.

The Organic Trade Association’s event brings together policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to shape the future of organics in America.

CarieAnn Arias, president and CEO of the nonprofit marketing organization, shares a sneak peek of this season.