In the very state where the sport of pickleball was started, comes a star-studded partnership between the Cosmic Crisp brand apple and top ranked professional pickleball player Tyson McGuffin.
Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America, has hired a new Chief Financial Officer, Tim Wolfli of Petaluma, California.
In a notable move within the food and beverage industry, Sunsweet Growers Inc. has announced a significant change in its leadership. Brad Schuler, a highly accomplished veteran of the company, has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals.
Wholesale clubs operate by keeping costs low through their buying power. They require vendors to simplify packaging or complete other cost-cutting measures, select only products that provide the right value for their customers, and take other steps to ensure the lowest possible price.
Overall grocery sales in the U.S. are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% through 2028, considerably slower than the 5.6% posted over the five years ending in 2023, which were powered by the pandemic and price inflation.
Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has launched its first program season at its 12th location in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Growers in California’s Salinas Valley continue to deal with lingering Anthracnose pressure, which is the primary reason romaine supplies are limited.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show kicked off in Vancouver on April 23 with a retail tour featuring three stops.
Mastronardi Produce, the fourth-generation family-owned company that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in North America, has launched its latest SUNSET Bombs product in retail, introducing Bahama Bombs to its loyal fanbase.
