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The Healthy Family Project’s partners and produce-centric resources aim to make nutritious eating easier as children return to class.

The marketer said about 75% of its crop — one of the largest at more than 190 million trays — has shipped from New Zealand to customers throughout the world.

Along with a refreshed corporate logo, the company will be unveiling a new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions.

Benjy Proffer, who died Aug. 2, operated the Missouri-based produce company his family established in 1964.

The Wisconsin potato crop looks very good overall, though heavy rains in May reduced yields in some low-lying areas, industry leaders say.

Blake Harris, technical director at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Global Food Traceability Center, will speak as part of GS1’s web seminar series, “Back to Basics for Supply Chain Visibility.”

A new 130,000-square-foot store includes a produce section with organic and Texas-grown selections, as well as nutrition services, foodservice options and a floral department.

BioSafe Systems says its product, SaniDate 12.0, which uses peroxyacetic acid to kill harmful bacteria, is the only EPA-registered product.

The latest of seven apples released by the association, Sweet Maia is available to members and is harvested as early as late August, said Bill Dodd, president.

Throughout the produce supply chain, consistency and follow-through are key to building one’s business, reputation and trusting relationships, says columnist Armand Lobato.