World renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés once stated at a conference I attended that the most important source of energy on earth is the food that we eat. This profound statement rings true on multiple levels. Food is not just sustenance; it embodies community, economy, health and love. Currently, a transformative movement is reshaping the way our society fuels itself — a shift that is imperative for the survival of our species and the preservation of our planet.

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta.

Natural Grocers is promoting the From the Soil Up short film within its Meet Your Farmer series in stores and online. The film shows the powerful role farmers have in healing the land through regenerative agriculture.

After a decade of importing grapes, Grapeman Farms will continue its expanded Chilean fruit program this season. 

The company’s signature fruit is leading the way, with an expected 50 percent increase in overall Chilean grape import volume year-over-year, said Dave Perez, vice president of sales and marketing at the Bakersfield, CA-based company.

BrightFresh Microgreens, a U.S. leader in premium retail microgreens, announced the launch of its Supergreens Micro Medley, an exclusive product available only at Costco.