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Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. LLC will see a significant increase in organic volume this season thanks to a partnership with Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fruit.

Shoppers in Arizona have a new option for purchasing groceries. Individuals who use an EBT SNAP card to grocery shop can now apply their benefits to purchase groceries online from Bashas’ grocery stores.

A fire at Taylor Farms’ primary foodservice processing facility in Salinas, Calif. on April 13-14 has caused significant damage, the company has reported.

Production in Mexico will be up 15% this season for Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grapeman Farms, said Jared Lane, vice president of marketing.

Bee Sweet Citrus is expanding its packing house to include a mandarin facility. The citrus industry will harvest about 66,000 acres of mandarins in the 2022-2023 season.

Grimmway Farms released its first official environment, social and governance report. The report shows a commitment to measure, quantify and share its progress year-over-year.

From the science behind breaking bad eating habits to increasing produce consumption, the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s recent Consumer Connection Conference had it all.

Albertsons launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact in four areas: planet, people, product and community. The company hopes to drive meaningful, proactive change.

The mango category continues to expand at retail, especially during the spring and summer.