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Bassetti’s promotion follows the appointment of Sammy Duda as the new CEO of A. Duda and Sons, parent company of Duda Farm Fresh Foods.

Yuma, Ariz.-based medjool date producer Natural Delights is primed for category growth, citing 2023 trends reports and consumer market research that favor dates.

The increased supply of artichokes provides retailers an opportunity for a seasonal boost in category sales, meeting shopper demand around healthy eating choices, the company said.

Kale can be enjoyed many ways, and organic kale is increasing as the first choice of many when they are looking for the nutritious, leafy green vegetable.

Unique flavors in table grapes and low-chill cherries are some of the trends International Fruit Genetics predicts for 2023.

CES has traditionally been a show geared to consumers is one agriculture is playing a bigger role, the interest in agriculture’s story became a resounding theme, as John Deere connected consumer to farmers.

Apple King is touting success with TrueAI optical grading technology that can detect defects that had previously gone unnoticed.

Supply chain technology company iTradeNetwork is launching a local sourcing strategy by adding small and mid-sized producers to its supply chain platform in partnership with Big Wheelbarrow.

The Washington apple crop is surprisingly short this year, but Chuck Sinks says retailers still have solid promotional opportunities.

Pacificpro Sales LLC has partnered with Glacier Peak Cold Storage to provide packaged fruit options.