Sue Carol Heger-Hanna of Heger Organic Farms died July 21. She was 84.

In her professional life, Ms. Heger-Hanna was a pioneer, one of the few women who solely sold organic produce, initially under the Heger Organic Farms label and later, after the death of her first spouse, Lloyd, under Joe Heger Farms. For 30 years, Ms. Heger-Hanna devoted herself to the agriculture industry, demonstrating the same dedication in her work as she did in every aspect of her life.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month concludes, 

Zespri’s counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply program is under way, supporting its efforts to deliver a 12-month supply to key customers in key markets, to build the Zespri brand and to deliver strong, sustainable grower returns in an increasingly competitive kiwifruit category.

This year Zespri is expecting to sell more than 26 million trays, or more than 93,000 tonnes, of kiwifruit from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea and Japan.

Inline Plastics, a leader in innovative food packaging solutions, announced the completion of its Safe-T-Fresh seven-inch Rounds product line.

The world of flowers, like fashion and interior design, is constantly evolving, bringing fresh ideas and inspiration each year.

Trinity Fruit Co. has earned a prestigious recognition in its community, receiving the Moss Adams Agribusiness of the Year Award from the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. For David White, president of Trinity Fruit, this award is more than a personal achievement — it’s a testament to the hard work of the entire Trinity team.