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The Arizona-based produce broker, shipper and wholesaler received Whole Foods Market’s annual supplier award that recognizes 15 brands that raise the bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility.

Congress is funding an additional $1 million to a breeding program in California to identify new citrus varieties best suited for changing climatic pressures, such as drought, and resistant to pests and diseases.

The Netherlands largest supermarket chain and its sole produce supplier have partnered with OneThird, a Dutch food tech company created to address the annual loss of one-third of all food produced due to spoilage.

As a part of its Taste Local campaign, Spokane, Wash.-based Peirone Produce has unveiled a new truck trailer featuring fourth-generation Washington orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton.

The North American sweet corn grower recently achieved EFI certification across its entire supply chain with the addition of its farms in Ontario.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Monterey Mushrooms is launching its Sizzling Sautés new product line this summer.

Kiwifruit isn’t for everyone, but 18% of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they purchased kiwifruit in the past year.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards reports excellent quality at the start of the Washington cherry harvest.

The International Fresh Produce Association offers produce industry professional development programs through The Leadership Path.

Together, five regions are expected to produce 20% more than Oppy harvested in 2022 as more acreage comes online, the company said.