The ShopRite of Riverside and the ShopRite of Howard Park debuted Fresh to Table, an innovative store-within-a-store where customers can find fresh, on-trend foods, easy to prepare ingredients and meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats.

“We are excited to introduce Fresh to Table at our Riverside and Howard Park locations,” said Marshall Klein, owner and operator of Klein’s Family Markets. “The combination of wholesome, seasonal fresh foods and state-of-the-art technology is designed to help our customers find a wide variety of balanced meals in a convenient format.”

JP Sullivan, packer, shipper and marketer of fresh apples from the Eastern U.S., added John Russell as its newest field manager.

Being on a plant-based diet has been one of the most rewarding things for both my mental and physical health. As someone who has been on a plant-based diet for the last five years, I can confidently say that I have this whole thing down pat. If I were to go back five years ago when I started, this is what I would have told myself.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, released its 2022 annual report. Since 2012, Brighter Bites has served more than 500,000 families, taught more than 150,000 nutrition education lessons and distributed more than 50 million pounds of fresh produce.

Salena Chairez, Samantha German and Tyler Custodio have been named the recipients of the Southeast Produce Council's  its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs. 

The California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission reported that walnuts rank in the top 10 agricultural crops in California and are the fifth-highest exported crop.

“The California walnut industry supports over 80,000 jobs throughout the state,” said Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission. “Production has grown to match global demand for this nutritional, plant-based food, with over 1 billion pounds harvested in 2022.”