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Celebrating 40 years with Lakeside Organic Gardens earlier this year, Orozco is a pillar of the operation through his leadership and dedication.

Following today’s MAHA report linking processed food, chemicals and stress to rising chronic illnesses in children, Mediterranean Wellness CEO Will Clower shares how cultures rooted in fresh produce offer a healthier path forward.

After a catastrophic freeze decimated the 2024 crop, growers in the province are eyeing a fruitful season.

Promotable volumes from Orchard View Cherries are expected to begin in the last week of June and continue through the season.

Field cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and by Fresh Start Produce Sales have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

“Rafa,” who has worked in sanitation for Stemilt Growers for over 16 years, has an interest in learning new things and accepts change with optimism.

The company says its plant-based postharvest treatments, including Flair S1, can help produce suppliers and shippers respond to market disruptions by improving quality, reducing shrink and unlocking new export opportunities.

Rodale Institute’s California Organic Center examined high-residue cover cropping as a potential alternative to plastic mulching.

Consumer education, creative packaging and retail promotions are among the tools helping elevate onions in the produce aisle.

Be more than a store people visit just for a specific item or two. Columnist Armand Lobato shares tips for being the primary destination for consumers’ food purchases.