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The company reports growing partnerships in the Southern Hemisphere to meet growing demand in the U.S. and Canada for organic and Fair Trade citrus.

The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community.

Dana Gunders, president of ReFED, explains the aspects that are driving efforts to cut food waste in half by 2030 while ensuring produce surplus reaches food-insecure communities.

The mandarin brand plans to reward a “sweet teacher” with a $10,000 cash prize and encourage families to “Snack to School” with an East Coast road tour.

The hands-on farm school combines education, sustainability and community engagement to cultivate hope, inclusivity and opportunities for all ages and abilities.

The addition of lemons to the Florida citrus landscape did not slow the drop seen across the state.

Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds.

Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce, the company behind the Empress Purple Tomato, a bioengineered tomato “packed with antioxidants,” thinks the time is right for GMOs.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Companies Foundation awards grants to five community organizations; customers are invited to join the fight against hunger.

Beginning in January 2026, Mexican avocados will need to be certified deforestation-free to be exported out of the country.