To invest in the agricultural industry in Midwest farming communities, Farmland is holding the second year of its Honoring the Heartland tour. The 12-week mission highlights the role the region plays by providing monetary donations to support the next generation of farmers and delivering grab-n-go meals to those working in the agriculture industry, farming communities and grocery/retail establishments. […]
Category: Produce News
Posted inProduce News, National
Organic Produce Association Elects Crisantes As Chairman
The Organic Produce Association has elected Theojary “Theo” Crisantes Jr., COO for Wholesum, as chairman. Crisantes has been serving in an acting capacity since the fall of last year. “I am honored to be elected as the inaugural Chair of OPA,” Crisantes said. “From the beginning, our goal has been to increase consumer access to […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Brighter Bites Begins Fundraising Campaign For Anniversary
Houston-based Brighter Bites, a nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education resources for families, is celebrating its 10th year of helping under-resourced communities throughout the U.S. Since its founding in 2012, Brighter Bites has shared more than 50 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education to more than 500,000 people across all […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Produce News, Whole Foods
Grillo’s Pickles Packs Flavor, Freshness Into Each Bite
Grillo’s Pickles, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the nation’s No. 2 refrigerated pickle brand. It was established in 2008 when Travis Grillo decided to take a 100-year-old family recipe and make pickles from his backyard garden. Grillo eventually sold the pickles two for $1 from a cart. The pickles can now be found in Whole […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southeast
Association Prepares For Satsuma Season With Updated Website
“Favorable late spring weather and more groves reaching maturity have contributed to a heavy set of great-looking fruit as we approach the 2022 Satsuma season,” said Kim Jones, owner of Florida Georgia Citrus and current president of Cold Hardy Citrus Association. “We anticipate a record Satsuma crop for 2022.” The Sweet Valley Citrus region spans […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Give Peaches To Food Bank Program
For the eighth year, Titan Farms and Harris Teeter have donated peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s donation to the “Peaches with a Purpose” program was especially important to local communities, with 76,000 pounds of peaches donated to local food banks, which is more than double last […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Produce Alliance Promotes Hulick To VP Of Food Safety
Chicago-based Produce Alliance has promoted its longtime leader of food safety, Barbara Hulick, to VP of food safety. Hulick is a highly acclaimed industry leader in the development and advancement of food safety ideology and practices within the produce industry. She has been a leader at Produce Alliance since joining the company in 2016 and […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Natural Delights Prepares For Medjool Date Harvest
Yuma, Arizona-based Bard Valley Natural Delights has announced it is primed for a successful harvest season this year. To support the brand’s growth, the company has also expanded internally with strategic additions to its sales and marketing staff. Natural Delights expects the Medjool date supply from this year’s harvest to meet the year-round business needs, including the […]