As California grape harvest unfolds, Fresh Farms faces a season marked by both challenge and opportunity.

With temperatures reaching unprecedented highs of 110-115 degrees in San Joaquin Valley, the grapes have been under significant stress, causing a delay in maturation as the plants struggled to adapt.

According to Shaun Rick, sales representative at Fresh Farms, this year’s heat wave has influenced the harvest.

Sun-Maid announces the renewal of its partnership with ABCmouse Early Learning Academy, the leading digital learning program for children ages two to eight, from Age of Learning Inc. Together, they aim to promote literacy and a love for learning nationwide.

In partnership with Food Lion customers and participating vendor partners, Food Lion Feeds helped provide more than 36 million meals through its Summers Without Hunger initiative, doubling its efforts of more than 

Summer grilling time calls for baked Russet potatoes and sliced onions.

Ten Acre Marketing announced the promotion of Sara Hewitt to director of public relations, a strategic move that leverages her diverse agriculture experience, deep understanding of clients’ stories and strong relationships within the agriculture industry. 

Applewood Fresh, a grower, packer, shipper and marketer of Michigan apples continues to deliver fresh and flavorful apples throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. They are a leading grower/packer of club varieties, including the early season picks, Rave and SweeTango.

With a portfolio of over 19-plus Michigan-grown apple varieties available, the first club apples to harvest are Rave and SweeTango.