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Two new programs are designed to help specialty crop growers gain access to processing facilities following a natural disaster and expand market opportunities.

Florida growers suffered a three-hurricane season in 2024, and growers and researchers are still tallying losses from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

A new report from Zilliant highlights strong interest in transparency and personalized pricing.

Elephant House PR will lead consumer media public relations efforts the fresh dip company.

Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.

The new lettuce blend brings two best-sellers together for a mix of crispy and buttery textures, the company says.

The company’s “Small Change, Big Difference” campaign replaced its iconic blue banana sticker with a pink sticker to advocate for breast cancer awareness.

The company said it is the first U.S. farming company to secure a certification from Safe Quality Foods.

The new solutions aim to help growers maximize crop production and optimize their use of resources, thus minimizing the impact on the environment.

During a November webinar, Circana provided 2024 trends data for fresh — including produce — with insights into multicultural consumers and a focus on value-driven shoppers.