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Thomas “Tommy” Padilla has more than 14 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in international and export sales.

A National Watermelon Promotion Board shopper segmentation study shows that over 3 million new U.S. households purchased watermelon in 2024.

“Too many family farmers remain in limbo” after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, says a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition policy specialist.

The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.

Five vendors have been awarded contracts to supply apples for the nearly $600,000 purchase.

The grocer says nearly $300,000 raised via customer contributions will aid those recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Formerly the company’s president of sales, Jim Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation focuses on fighting child hunger and helping partner organizations increase their fresh capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables.

The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture says it will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of the nation’s food supply.

Supported projects will increase the quality and quantity of pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies, rusty-patched bumble bees and other native pollinators, says the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.