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The Business Journal recently presented the family-owned grower with the Family Legacy Award, which recognizes businesses with three generations of leadership.

The Nunes Co. co-founder, who launched two grower-shippers and garnered produce industry honors, died Aug. 5 at age 95.

The state’s apple growers are gearing up for another productive year, though volume may be slightly lower than 2023.

The Healthy Family Project’s partners and produce-centric resources aim to make nutritious eating easier as children return to class.

The marketer said about 75% of its crop — one of the largest at more than 190 million trays — has shipped from New Zealand to customers throughout the world.

Along with a refreshed corporate logo, the company will be unveiling a new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions.

Benjy Proffer, who died Aug. 2, operated the Missouri-based produce company his family established in 1964.

The Wisconsin potato crop looks very good overall, though heavy rains in May reduced yields in some low-lying areas, industry leaders say.

Blake Harris, technical director at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Global Food Traceability Center, will speak as part of GS1’s web seminar series, “Back to Basics for Supply Chain Visibility.”