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The grower-shipper has enlisted the support of Measure to Improve to baseline and track sustainable packaging characteristics across the grower-shipper’s supply chain.

A bullish multimillion-dollar remodel program and an admirable willingness to enter, serve and improve markets that competitors have largely disavowed have made Tops Friendly Markets much more than a grocery store.

Colorado’s San Luis Valley, a heavy hitter in fresh potato production, is poised for another strong season.

Mike Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to senior vice president of business development strategy; Tate Mathison, director of sales, will become vice president of sales and marketing.

That is the view of the World Apple and Pear Association, according to a report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Association.

The Pleasanton, Calif.-based firm says it offers high-quality fruit for essential nutrients for athletes.

SweeTango apples will start shipping from across the country shortly after Labor Day and will be in the market longer this year as supplies ramp up, marketers report.

This month’s decline was fueled by producers’ weaker perception of current conditions both on their farms and in U.S. agriculture, according to a news release.

Highland Ag MarketWatch has been recognized as “Analytics Innovation Of The Year” in the fourth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program.

The USDA has announced new resources to help local and regional food systems leaders prepare and respond to disruptions to their food systems.