Peterson Brands LLC,  a leading provider of high-quality fruit and vegetable beverages, part of the Peterson Farms Family of Cos., acquires Country Pure Foods. This acquisition strengthens Peterson Brands’ position in key beverage categories and expands its presence across both retail and foodservice markets.

Rows of tomato vines and bell peppers at Live Oak Farms have been catching the morning light in a scene that has been repeating itself every summer for nearly 100 years. But between all the rows of vegetables is a story that begins across the ocean, where a young farmer named Marino Giampaoli dreamed of building a new life.

FirstFruits Farms, the exclusive grower of Opal apples, invites consumers and retailers nationwide to celebrate National Opal Apple Day on Dec. 9, honoring one of the most unique and beloved apples on the market.

What Chefs Want is under contract to acquire Puzycki’s Produce and Specialty Foods, a respected supplier of fresh produce and specialty food items based in St. Petersburg, FL. The transaction is scheduled to close on Jan. 12.

The Organic Grower Summit named Arnott Duncan, founder of Duncan Family Farms, as the 2025 Grower of the Year. The John Deere-sponsored award recognizes Duncan's three-decade transformation from small-scale agritourism operator to organic farming innovator managing 3,850 acres across three states.

Natural Grocers has released its Top Trends for 2026. Now in its 10th year, the forecast outlines emerging practices and products expected to influence four core categories: health and wellness, body care and beauty, food and beverage and ecologically thoughtful living.