Further strengthening its grape supply in California, Oppy introduced new acreage under the Ocean Spray label.

Committed to providing customers with a consistent and diverse grape supply, Oppy kicks off the San Joaquin Valley season from ranches in Wasco, through McFarland, Pixley, Farmersville and Strathmore. Together, these five regions are expected to produce 20 percent more than Oppy harvested in 2022 as more acreage comes online.

United Natural Foods Inc. is consolidating from four operating regions to three, now called East, Central and West. In total, the company will eliminate approximately 150 roles as part of this restructuring effort, primarily in management or supervisory positions.

The Craft House Collection features a special selection of high-quality vegetables grown for the chef in you, but it’s more than just a selection of vegetables: it’s a curated collection of ingredients that will inspire you to create gourmet meals for your friends and family.

Cambridge Farms, which is headquartered in South Easton, MA, but has potato deals throughout the East Coast, is looking forward to an excellent Eastern Shore potato harvest when digging begins in mid-June.

“We are excited about the Eastern Shore deal. Our tests show that we are going to have excellent quality and good volume,” said Ken Gad, president of the company. “We expect to get going roughly around June 12 with a great crop and an orderly marketing situation.”

With recent favorable weather, CMI Orchards sees a promising cherry season ahead, boosting the company’s already stellar varietal selection.

Joel Hewitt, CMI’s domestic sales and organics manager, keeps a vigilant eye on the harvest season in anticipation of this exciting time. “The quality is really excellent this year,” said Hewitt. “In comparison to last year, where our tonnage was affected by complicated weather, we’re expecting a much brighter outcome with excellent quality from the color and condition to exceptional eating experience.”

Jerome Vick, founder of Vick Family Farms in Wilson, NC, recently was presented The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award by Golden Leaf Foundation and was celebrated at a reception along with other members of the board as well as family.

Presenting the award was Mark Bradley, senior vice president and manager AgriBusiness Group First Citizens Bank Raleigh, and William (Bill) Collins, ex-officio director and senior director of major gifts, CALS, N.C. State University.