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The start of workday can be an experience that benefits the produce aisle and its people, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The kiwifruit marketer seeks to rally innovators and pioneers for its Zespri Innovation Fund, which launched November 2023.

The state of the industry keynote at Indoor Ag-Con, March 11-12, explored the industry’s past and present challenges, “transformative change,” success stories and more.

Pastor Bennie Brown shares how his work with Rootswell and But God Ministries is changing lives by fostering Black farm ownership, food security and agricultural sustainability.

A 13-square-mile area in the Mission Viejo area of Orange County has been added due to positive tissue samples taken from residential properties.

The organization has hired Cristie Mather as vice president of marketing and Adriane Rippberger as director of marketing.

The company says its platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details and shipment records.

Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead the function as executive vice president and chief digital officer.

What began as a temporary warehouse job became a career, helping guide the organization as chair, CEO and managing partner as it grew globally with $1.5 billion in revenue.

Whether it’s giving back, launching new products, highlighting upcoming seasonal products or talking about the surety of availability, exhibitors at SEPC’s Southern Exposure had plenty to be excited about.