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There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.

Dramatic changes are brewing at Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms, an indoor, aeroponic vertical farming company.

Stemilt Growers is looking forward to a nice crop of organic cherries this year, says Brianna Shales, director of marketing.

Chelan Fresh will feature organic Rockit, organic Cosmic Crisp and expanding supplies of organic SugarBee apples.

The long wait to expand U.S. potato distribution and sales in Mexico may soon be over.

May is national salad month and Braga Fresh is introducing three new Josie’s Organics premium salad kits: Lemon Herb, Rustic Tomato and Spring Blush.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards will feature bigger volumes of organic fruit in 2021, according to Joel Hewitt, sales manager.

Stemilt and their company-owned and managed orchards earned their Bee Friendly Farming® certification earlier this month through Pollinator Partnership located in California.

Any program that aims to address hunger must primarily focus on addressing nutritional insecurity and supply fruits and vegetables to those in need. This message was at heart of a challenge issued by PMA’s Cathy Burns.