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From citrus and strawberries to avocados and specialty vegetables, Florida’s fall produce season showcases resilience and innovation as growers meet consumer demands.

Together with Albert Heijn and Banasan, the partnership has invested over $500K in the five-year Building Dreams initiative.

The Salinas, Calif.-based company has acquired Chichester, England-based, Natures Way Foods, a well-known provider of freshly prepared salads, cole slaw and potato salads.

The Packer sat down with three executives from the retailer to discuss its “Right by You” Affordability Promise and how it puts savings and community first to help shoppers facing economic uncertainty.

U.S. Department of Justice said USDA is complying with U.S. District Judge John McConnell’s order and “will fulfill its obligation to expend the full amount of SNAP contingency funds today.”

According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says it will present the award during its upcoming annual meeting.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers, the International Fresh Produce Assocation and the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association expressed gratitude that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification will resume processing H-2A foreign guestworker visas.

Are overnight graveyard shifts common in the produce aisle? No, but there’s a place for overnight shifts, and with them come many benefits, says columnist Armand Lobato.