Vidre+ technology offers an effective and environmentally friendly solution to slow down the ripening process on carnations. After 10 days of tests, 73 percent of carnations treated with Vidre+ maintained excellent quality compared to only 20 percent of the untreated ones. Fresh Inset’s technology can extend the vase life of carnations and help reduce waste across the floral industry.

DoorDash has continued to bring new grocers to its platform since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020. In the past year the expansion has included all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, Vallarta Supermarkets, all Wakefern Food Corp. banners and Wegmans.

Chestnut Hill Farms, one of the largest vertically integrated importers of fresh pineapples in North America with substantial farming operations in Costa Rica, announced leadership changes to its executive team and advisory board.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance food-safety practices, the California LGMA regularly updates its protocols and guidelines to reflect the latest scientific research, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Inspection and Grading performs thousands of inspections annually of imported and domestic produce at warehouses, cold storages and distribution centers to ensure that the produce is meeting USDA produce quality standards. What’s more, NJDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program provides a consistent supply of high quality produce for distribution to consumers.

Karen Hearn, vice president of marketing at the California Table Grape Commission, passed away on Nov. 24 after a battle with cancer.