The inaugural Produce For All Leadership Summit, cohosted by the Foundation for Fresh Produce and Partnership for a Healthier America, will convene on June 10 in Washington, DC.

Fruit World's California grape season promises exceptional flavors and an expanded array of varieties. The company is introducing an expansion of its specialty organic grape program with new and unique heritage varieties.

Fruit World will kick off the season with Champagne grapes available in mid-July, followed by its famed Thomcords and new heritage varietals at the end of July. These high-flavor grapes are perfect for a stunning summer charcuterie board, picnics, poolside snacks and more.

In the agricultural industry, building relationships between employers and employees is not just beneficial — it's essential. AgSafe knows that these relationships form the backbone of successful operations, driving productivity, job satisfaction and overall organizational well-being.

If you are like me, walking through the supermarket, specifically the fresh sections, is one of life’s small pleasures. I understand the convenience of online shopping, but clicking on an image of a piece of fruit cannot compare to picking out your own white peaches, cherries or pineapple.

If you believe the latest annual survey by FMI – The U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group, it seems I am not alone.

When things are going great, Tom Sheppard, the president of Eastern Fresh Growers and Sheppard Farms, is quick to let everyone know all about it. The same is true when things are a bit tougher at the Cedarville, NJ-based operation.

Frank Donio Inc., a longtime New Jersey grower-shipper with a heavy emphasis on blueberries, added a small trial of raspberries to the mix in 2023 and are greatly increasing that production for the 2024 season.