The Maryland Food Center Authority provides economical, sanitary and modern facilities for food-distribution companies operating in the state. That includes those working in the produce industry, through the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market in Jessup, MD.

The International Fresh Produce Association's pilot program project, which was submitted with a group of partners, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to receive funding.  The project, titled A Vibrant Future, will incentivize growers of specialty crops to adopt climate-smart production in order to establish a consumer-driven, climate-smart market for fruits and vegetables grown using climate-smart practices. The approximate funding ceiling for the project is $15 million.  

Certified American Grown and Arnosky Family Farms in Blanco, Texas will play host to a wonderfully immersive

In partnership with customers, Food Lion will help provide at least 1 million meals to neighbors facing hunger through its annual Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign. The campaign runs Sept. 14-Oct. 4 and benefits Feeding America and local partner member food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area.

WYCO Produce has formed a merger with Northampton Growers Produce. The merger is effective Sept. 15, just in time for the fall season. This association will help expand WYCO’s sales and marketing efforts in delivering top-quality, fresh produce year-round to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers.

When you’re craving a sweet, energizing, and healthy snack between meals, you want something that will instantly light up all your taste buds with flavor. Snacks are just no fun when they’re the same every day! Luckily, there’s a fresh and super healthy snacking option that comes in so many different shapes, colors, and flavors that you can enjoy a different one every day of the week: snacking tomatoes.