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The Goleta, Calif.-based food-tech pioneer overhauled its business model, cut supplier costs 90% and leveraged AI-driven intelligence to reenter the U.S. produce market stronger than ever.

DoorDash’s 2026 SNAP report reveals that expanding online SNAP/EBT delivery connects 98% of benefit recipients in food deserts to fresh groceries, helping millions stretch tight household budgets, save time and improve daily nutrition.

An industry-backed program brings genetically engineered biological controls to tree nut orchards to protect crops and cut insecticide use.

Law requires California pesticide regulator to flag PFAS in pesticide-use reporting, and the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation also must track PFAS pesticide-use trends statewide.

Soilcea’s gene-edited rootstocks target citrus greening across the state while laying the groundwork for expansion into Texas and California.

As consumers adapt to elevated shelf prices by “spending by exception,” NIQ’s Nicole Collida shares insights on how produce brands and grocers can capture basket share through multi-dimensional value and health-focused positioning.

Driven by younger sustainability-minded generations, fresh produce purchases are shifting from strict environmentalism into personal lifestyle choices, with organic and local sourcing taking center stage.

Allan Safieh explains how Born Farms correlates weather, crop performance and cold chain telemetry to build supply chain predictability and protect yield quality from field to market.

Columnist Armand Lobato explains what can be learned from observing shopping carts — both in your store and at a competitor.