Alexandra Farms, the world’s largest grower of fresh-cut garden roses, proudly announces the latest addition to our collections: Hettie (AUSCP17117), a vibrantly colored variety bred by the renowned David Austin Roses in England.

The Organics Unlimited GROW Fund has selected Carmen Leticia Hidalgo Mujica as the first recipient of the Carlos Cortes Scholarship. This $15,000 scholarship honors the work and memory of organic banana pioneer Carlos Cortes Sr. and is awarded to an individual whose journey embodies the values of commitment to social responsibility, fair-trade and sustainability while championing innovation in the food industry.

While creating a product that is ideal for the retail level is extremely important, officials at the Volm Companies really want to focus on producing packaging with the packer in mind.

“Yes, we want to create a package that is ideal at the retail level, but first you have to get it there,” said Marsha Pozza, the Antigo, WI-based company’s director of marketing and communications. “This is where our experience and knowledge of the packing line equipment comes in. Not only do we manufacture the bags, we make the equipment that runs on.

California Giant Berry Farms recently held its 17th Skirt Steak BBQ fundraising event, which resulted in more than $19,000 raised for the California Giant Foundation, the company’s 501(c)3 non-profit that distributes funds to organizations making a positive change in health and wellness for current and future generations.

With September just a few days away, The Foundation For Fresh Produce is gearing up to celebrate the fifth annual National Fruits & Veggies Month. Launched alongside the Have A Plant Movement in 2019 as an opportunity to elevate fruit and vegetable consumption to a national priority, the annual month-long observance has reached more than 260 million impressions collectively since its inception.

While wrapping up its 130th season, Sunkist is looking ahead, focusing on the highly-anticipated return of California citrus season.