Bako Sweet focuses on providing the largest variety of value-added, conveniently packaged sweet potatoes. Since 1944, the Valpredo family has been growing sweet potatoes in the country’s richest soil and the Valpredo Family Farm has perfected the growing and harvesting process.

A team from Bako Sweet will be exhibiting this year at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show and is looking forward to connecting with fellow industry peers, customers and new contacts.

Fox Packaging announced the successful elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from all its flexible packaging options. This milestone reinforces Fox Packaging's commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility and its partnership with its customers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Pennsylvania, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to five produce sellers in the amount of $219,173 from August 2022 through November 2022.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Watermelon promotions stand to receive a fresh injection of capital in 2025 following a vote by the industry to increase the assessment rate tied to watermelon shipments.

Food Lion launched its three-week Food Lion Feeds orange bag campaign to help address food insecurity. Food Lion Feeds kickstarted the campaign by helping provide a minimum of 2 million meals to neighbors experiencing hunger through its annual initiative.

Taylor Farms is launching six easy-to-make vegetable kits that cook up in 20 minutes or less: Cauliflower “Mac N Cheese,” French Onion Green Beans, Broccoli Caesar, Spicy Maple Brussels, Brown Sugar Carrots and Cheesy Pesto Riced Cauliflower & Broccoli.

These new products complement Taylor Farms’ stir fry vegetable kits in market today: Ginger Garlic, Teriyaki and Teriyaki with Noodles.