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Perishable food leader Jerry Callahan is bringing his retail expertise to the FiveStar Gourmet Foods board of directors this summer.

Organic fresh produce sold at retail in the second quarter of 2023 grew 1.5% in dollars and 0.8% in volume compared with the same period a year ago.

Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce celebrated 50 years in business on Aug. 11-12.

Fresh Innovations/Yo Quiero! Brands has been in the avocado and dip industry for almost 25 years, and the innovations continue.

The Packer recently sat down with the Divert CEO to learn how his company is partnering with retailers including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Cos., and Kroger to convert billions of pounds of wasted food into energy.

The Cincinnati-based grocer has partnered with 80 Acres Farms to bring shoppers across the Midwest and Southeast vertically grown salad blends, herbs and tomatoes.

Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands reports its First Kiss early apple variety will be available Aug. 28.

It was about 17 years ago that an Australian company, Drape Net, was formed by a third-generation orchardist to provide a solution to help growers protect their apple trees from hail damage.

Three recent headlines from the financial world have farmers asking how those events could affect their lending situation.