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As long as the new coronavirus hangs around, bagged potato sales will spike, say marketers of San Luis Valley potatoes.

Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is using Apeel Science’s shelf-life extension technology on Artisan Organics-branded apples this season.

Produce for Kids is changing its consumer brand to Healthy Family Project, which will also serve as the umbrella organization for Food Rx, Power Your Lunchbox and Mission for Nutrition.

California nut, date and dried fruit crops all look healthy this year, with many categories experiencing sales boosts as a result of COVID-19 demand.

Kari Armbruster, program manager for Kroger’s Zero Hunger|Zero Waste, presented at SPS about the retailer’s sustainability goals and provided more perspective by responding to attendee questions via a live chat.

Smile! The Starr Ranch Growers is offering Apple Snaq apples with emoji graphics in recyclable packaging.

Mission’s initial public offering has provided some insights on opportunities the company is looking to pursue in the coming years.

Veg-Fresh Farms, Corona, Calif., is starting its winter citrus season.

A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers found more that 85% reported paying more for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dole’s conventional and organic banana supply looks to be at or above normal levels for the near term.