With a crop estimate of 78 million cartons, the California navel orange season is under way with a good deal of optimism. The crop is said to be very clean with 2 percent more volume than last year.

Building on the success of its TrayCycle and TraySeal boxes, family-owned Paper, Pulp and Film is offering a new labeling process that elevates the ability of fresh produce companies to use a non-poly high-graphic packaging option.

Each year the nation honors military veterans who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States. After serving, veterans find their way into everyday life, often working jobs that serve Americans in different ways, such as in the produce industry. This year The Produce News recognizes those who served our nation and the produce industry.

Dümmen Orange, in collaboration with the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, has won the Plantum Sustainability Award 2024 for developing a method to test and breed plants for insect-friendliness.

Misionero, a leader in organic and conventional packaged salad greens, added Brandi Smith as its corporate controller. With over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, Smith brings a wealth of expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights that fuel business growth and innovation.

From designing beautiful arrangements to managing employees, handling orders and keeping everything running smoothly, one can hardly have a minute to breathe. AI can make managing social accounts easier and more efficient. Rio Roses has a list of how to use AI to simplify social media and save time.