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Serenbe is home to over 1,000 residents and includes a 25-acre organic farm, farm-to-table restaurants, an inn, wellness spa, farmers markets, shops and edible landscaping along the paths and sidewalks.

Despite a lower 2024 crop in Washington state, the company’s marketing director says retailers can still lift apple sales.

Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.

Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales in New York, will lead the U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors for 2024-25.

The national marketing and promotion board says it can help IGA members grow their market share and store sales through integrated programs, as well as insights and assets.

The event’s Oct. 2 keynote will give attendees the chance to participate in the ongoing conversation shaping the course of sustainable and innovative food production, organizers say.

From July 2023 through June 2024, the value of U.S. fresh exports rose for apples, berries, oranges, while dropping for potatoes and lettuce, according to the USDA.

The Kroger Co. said it has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge of its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. Inc.

The company says its Vidre+ Complex uses 1-methylcyclopropene to maintain the freshness and quality of fresh produce.

The company says it will partner with iFoodDS to simplify compliance for Sysco suppliers.