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Data from the Northwest Horticultural Council shows that 99% of tree fruit growers’ gross returns for the 2023 season went to labor, which those in the produce industry say is at a make-or-break point.

Aiming to make organics more accessible, the company says it designed the packs to target smaller households and waste-conscious consumers.

Paul Gianetto has been named president of Raley’s Operating Division, and Natalie Slatter will serve as vice president of store operations.

Farmers, food advocates and community members gathered to discuss the future of urban agriculture in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Tom Cingari Jr., vice president of produce, floral and e-commerce for Cingari Family Markets, highlights emerging produce trends including produce-centric snacking, hyperlocal sourcing and the rise of functional and medicinal fruits and vegetables.

The Kingsville, Ontario-based company says it took home four PAC Global Awards for its branding.

The pollination sensor and dashboard platform helps growers understand bee activity during a volatile spring pollination season, according to the company.

Upgrades are available to help farmers, growers and ranchers find more productivity and efficiency through precision ag technology, the company says.

Production will begin this fall at KingsOne Farms, established by Cole Mucci, with the greenhouse estimated to produce about 11 million heads of lettuce annually.