As summer winds down and families settle into new routines, the back-to-school season presents a powerful opportunity — not just for academic success, but for planting the seeds of lifelong health.

This is a moment for the entire produce industry to invest in our collective future.

Amazon customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns can now order fresh groceries with their Same-Day Delivery orders, with plans to expand to over 2,300 across the U.S. by year-end. This marks one of the most significant grocery expansions for Amazon as the company introduces thousands of perishable food items into its existing logistics network.

Taylor Farms released its latest Impact Report outlining initiatives around the company’s products, processes, people and community engagement.

Farm-to-table dining isn’t new, but it’s been gaining popularity as more people put a premium on healthy eating and supporting their local communities. In fact, a recent study found that 66 percent of Americans are more likely to dine in a restaurant if it sources its food locally.

As summer winds down and the Vidalia season enters its final stretch, retailers might wonder: What’s next for sweet onions?

For Bland Farms, the answer is simple — Premium Sweet Onions from Peru.

As we move through the back half of August, the fall transition is beginning to take shape in the Salinas Valley. While volume has remained relatively steady, several factors are starting to chip away at yields and quality.

Lately, lighter weights have become more common, especially in Romaine and Iceberg boxes. Some shippers are diverting products into secondary labels due to appearance and sizing issues. Premium labels are still available, but substitutions are becoming more common across the industry.