The Washington apple harvest is fast approaching with early varieties like Gala expected to begin in early August. Pear harvests will follow later in the month. Last year’s extreme heat significantly reduced crop yields, but growers are reporting ideal conditions so far this season. As a result, expectations are high for a well-sized crop with excellent quality.

North Bay Produce apple growers were picking fruit in late July with the heavy harvesting set to kick off in the second week of August.

As the global demand for sustainable packaging intensifies, compostable fruit labels are re-emerging as a small yet powerful innovation in fresh produce. As industry experts point out, while originally designed for branding and product identification, fruit labels have evolved into essential tools for consumer engagement, transparency and operational efficiency. Today, certified compostable labels offer a practical solution that aligns with both corporate environmental goals and consumer expectations for sustainable packaging.

The International Fresh Produce Association announced a reorganization at IFPA to enhance and amplify the association’s goals in the areas of produce safety and food-safety regulations.   

DoorDash has expanded grocery delivery offerings across the country with the addition of six local grocers. These new partners join DoorDash at a time when more consumers are ordering groceries through the platform than ever before.

The new partners bring shoppers across the West Coast and Ohio more grocery choices, joining several other grocers of all sizes in these regions on DoorDash.

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NatureSweet is turning up the heat in professional kitchens with the launch of its new dedicated foodservice website — a faster, easier way for chefs, operators and distributors to access the flavorful greenhouse-grown produce their guests already know and love.