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.

With good citrus supplies across the board, Sunkist Growers is offering many promotional opportunities, especially around the dawn of 2025.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is solidifying its reputation for innovation by earning the prestigious Best Sustainable Packaging Award at the 2024 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. The compostable packaging will debut this month at Meijer with one- and two-pound Bolthouse Fresh baby carrots and broaden to organic products in 2025.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods’ compostable packaging is made from renewable canola and breaks down using standard home composting practices. It is also TUV Certified, signaling thorough safety, quality and sustainability testing.