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“Bobby was an original ‘produce man,’” said Robert Bassetti’s brother, Jimmy Bassetti of Little Bear Produce.

The winning hackathon team created a mycelium-based packaging project and will receive a monetary prize award, along with participation in an incubator program hosted by Lineage Logistics and The Waste Transformers.

The company says it has seen expansion over the last few years due to providing complete third-party logistics services.

Agronomist Kyle Cosgrove is joining the fresh produce sustainability consulting firm to advance on-farm services, support and lead participation in A Vibrant Future, a Climate-Smart Commodities grant-funded program.

From its exquisite “floral boutique” to its robust seasonal displays to its freshly misted wet rack, this AJ’s Fine Foods in Scottsdale, Ariz., is retail theater at its finest.

Starting with sunny displays, brighten the shopper’s basket with more lemons.

The report highlights the company’s progress toward its 13 sustainability targets during 2021 and 2022.

Increasing U.S. per capita availability of onions has been accompanied by rising onion imports by Mexico, Peru, and other countries, according to USDA data.

Sunkist Growers has redesigned packaging and merchandising for cara cara oranges, leaning into the fruit’s unique, pink hue.