While it’s still a bit early in New Jersey’s 2026 season to paint a clear picture of 2026, Joe Atchison III, The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s assistant secretary of agriculture and director of marketing and development, noted the state’s growers have overwintered leeks, early greens, asparagus, spinach and some greenhouse strawberries and basil in market alrea

Tomato medleys have always been visually appealing. A mix of varieties brings color to the shelf and naturally catches a shopper’s eye. Cherry Picked goes beyond looks, combining the same three high-flavor snacking tomatoes in every pack. While medleys have sometimes been seen as unpredictable, Cherry Picked proves that a medley can be thoughtfully curated and consistently delicious.

MANHEIM, PA – Four Seasons Produce, a wholesaler based in Ephrata, PA, that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, hosted its fourth annual Fresh Fest Independent Retailer Trade Show & Conference on April 21 at The Junction Center, here. In all, more than 400 attendees gathered in this rural area of the Keystone State to network and promote their items to independent retailers and natural food store leaders.

Ernie Dosio, owner of Pacific Agrilands and an agriculture leader based in California, was killed April 17 during a hunting trip to Gabon. He was 75. 

Mr. Dosio’s Modesto, CA-based vineyard comprises more than 12,000 acres. The company also specializes in harvesting and farm-management services. 

A Lodi, CA, resident, Mr. Dosio was a conservationist with humanitarian efforts tied to his safari expeditions. He was also well known for his charitable support, especially for agricultural groups and children’s organizations. 

Windset Farms is bringing fresh innovation to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto, April 28–30, showcasing its latest greenhouse-grown product introductions and continued focus on delivering high-flavor, premium produce with peak color, quality and consistency.

Warmer March weather in California’s fig orchards has given way to more average temperatures in April, but it’s likely fig harvest will be a bit earlier than normal.

Erik Herman, who packs and sells California figs grown by his family’s farming operation, Specialty Crop Co., said it’s likely the first variety off the trees, Black Mission, will probably be harvesting in late May instead of early June. That crop, known as the breba crop, is fruit that set on last year’s growth wood.