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Rick Wright, longtime CEO of Market of Choice, passed away from natural causes at his home in Eugene on June 29, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in Oregon’s grocery industry and deep philanthropic impact across the state.

California native Bryan Nickerson will be responsible for implementing strategies to grow and retain membership.

The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.

Upgrading to Fairtrade-certified bananas cost less than a single sock, according to the company.

Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, says the industry has 13 days to remind the Department of Commerce of the importance of remaining in the agreement.

The company he helped build mourns the loss of a director of business development, teammate and friend.

A new report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 U.S. states by access to locally produced food, revealing that smaller states like Vermont, Oregon and Maine lead the nation in connecting residents with nearby farms, while major agricultural producers often lag.

Calavo Growers launched its new large PLU stickers for its “Super Jumbo” avocados at the beginning of July.

Human urine is gaining recognition as a sustainable, nutrient-rich fertilizer with the potential to benefit small urban farms, home gardens and large-scale farms, offering a low-cost solution to rising fertilizer prices and environmental concerns.

At 912,000 acres planted in 2025, potato plantings were down 2% compared to last year with largest losses in Washington.