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The Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower has hired produce industry veteran Joe Sbrocchi as senior vice president of business development and strategy.

Profitability and efficiency are big drivers for growers evaluating conservation-based farming practices. Each farmer who spoke at the Trust In Food Symposium said they have adopted at least one such practice, to date.

The marketing team at Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor LLC recently launched its latest Product Heroes campaign, which focuses on the health attributes of bell peppers and mini peppers.

Where a banana falls on a green-to-yellow spectrum holds the key to where this banana will travel next on its circuitous journey from farm to produce aisle.

Leaders from Walmart and One Madison Group will join Plenty’s board of directors. Funds will aid Plenty’s growth, which includes using its technology platform to sell multicrop farms directly to business partners.

The global lab testing company is partnering with the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California to expand technical services and build lab testing facilities to serve the produce industry.

Fyffes and its winter melon business, Sol Group, have organized community medical brigades to reach 15 communities surrounding its cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew melon farms.

Seeking to elevate their influence on national organic policy, the Florida Organic Growers and the Organic Association of Kentucky have joined the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory Council.

Watch PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series winner webinar where the judges and host Amy Sowder discuss the best of fall 2022, breaking down best practices, tricks and what to avoid when merchandising your produce in-store.

As private-label offerings become more sought after by consumers, the wholesale distributor has expanded its Wild Harvest organic produce line with more than 40 new items nationwide.