Pear producers in Washington and Oregon voted to continue their federal marketing order this year, with the largest margin in the order’s history. Pear growers have the opportunity to vote every six years on whether or not to continue the marketing order. For the marketing order to continue, two-thirds or more of producers voting, or producers representing two-thirds or more of the volume voted needed to vote in favor of continuance.

Albertsons Cos. Inc.'s latest digital enhancement is a nutrition insights tool that measures grocery purchases based on the serving recommendations of USDA’s MyPlate guidance. The “Nutrition” functionality within the Sincerely Health experience empowers customers to make informed food choices based on their dietary preferences, household size and age group.

Del Rey Avocado Co. is a year-round supplier of avocados from multiple sources of origin, but it still focuses on its California crop with an organic-forward mentality.

“As a California avocado grower and packer, our No. 1 priority is California,” said Patrick Lucy, president of the Fallbrook, CA-based company. “We always strive to be the first in and last out with California fruit.”

The FDA Final Rule on FSMA Section 204 published November 2022 requires suppliers Foods Included on The Food Traceability List to capture and record Critical Tracking Events.

Smith's Farm, a leading East Coast vegetable shipper based in Presque Isle, ME, announced the promotion of two key team members to vice president roles.

Kamden Bates, a dedicated four-year employee, has been elevated to the role of vice president of sales. Jenn Edgecomb, a devoted member of the team for an impressive 17 years, has been named vice president of strategic projects.