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Created to elevate farmworker voices and celebrate individuals whose contributions are essential to the success, safety and sustainability of the food system, the award — now in its third year — will be presented at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo, May 27-29 in Palm Desert, Calif.

A soil scientist explores how regenerative soil health acts as the “secret ingredient” for sustainable food by shifting the farming focus toward microbial health and long-term soil structure, which directly enhances the flavor, nutrient density and retail story of specialty crops.

The company says the collective expertise will help it play a significant role in the global mushroom industry into the future.

The Oviedo, Fla.-based company’s donation of $200,000 eliminated lunch debt for more than 3,600 children and supported an additional 1,425 students who receive reduced-price meals in Seminole County.

Amazon is shuttering its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical locations to focus resources on a major expansion of Whole Foods Market and its rapidly growing same-day grocery delivery service.

During his time with FWA, Amaral has also led efforts to achieve long-term water sustainability in the San Joaquin Valley.

Calling Oppy his home, Young returns to the company after eight years away.

Following a historic 182,000-pound week and a 2025 surplus, the food recovery leader is leveraging wholesale partnerships and route efficiencies to scale its impact across New England.

Agriburbia is transforming modern land use by integrating high-tech, patented specialty crop systems into residential and institutional developments via rooftops, hospitals, schools and residential developments, effectively turning local food production into a vital piece of community infrastructure.

The foodservice leader is expanding the postharvest technology to more than 30 locations to improve product broccoli quality and reduce supply chain shrink.