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The Arizona-based grower-shipper has published its annual report showcasing the company’s milestones in organic integrity, fair trade impact, responsible agriculture and U.N. sustainability goals.

Think about how your farm has grown in size and scope over the past decade. Has your financial reporting followed suit?

As the leader of a business, you have two choices. As trends and economics change, you can adapt and capitalize on the opportunities, or you can stay the course and watch your business decline.

For the first time since September 2020, the rural economy is showing signs of weakness.

The indoor grower has secured a financing commitment to support operations at three of its four farms during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and hopes to maintain operations and employees through transition.

The Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company has combined two quintessential summertime treats — guacamole and margaritas — to celebrate July’s National Tequila and National Avocado Days.

Many of the shoppers retail dietitian April Sins speaks with don’t realize what a great source bell peppers are for vitamin C.

Summertime means citrus for the Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus. The company has star ruby grapefruit, royal red oranges and several other citrus varieties available for customers.

The peach and vegetable grower-shipper has named Taylor Livingston as director or fresh packing operations and Jessica Williams as sales manager.