R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce, a leading vegetable grower-shipper in Vineland, NJ, is now offering wrapped produce items as a result of requests from its retail clients.

Ryan Flaim told The Produce News that the company purchased a new machine in late summer that does pack wrapping and retail packs, and the company began offering the option with some of its late-summer items. It now offers most of its products in either naked or wrapped options, including broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, hard squash, sweet potatoes and cabbage.

With national initiatives being created across the food industry to encourage more family meals, the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation recently announced its 2023 Gold Plate Award winners, highlighting outstanding family meal programs and campaigns implemented by the food industry consisting of retailers, manufacturers and community collaborators.

RubyFrost apples have returned to stores nationwide, according to Crunch Time Apple Growers, a group of more than 150 apple growers across New York state. One of the best dessert apples, known for its tart yet sweet flavor, RubyFrost apples are naturally non-browning due to their high vitamin C.

¡Yo Quiero! and  Dave Campbell’s Texas Football spent this fall football season honoring selected Texas high school team moms with their 2023 Team Mom Appreciation Awards.

Experience varieties that bring enhanced resilience, increased adaptability and unstoppable blooms with live looks from Danziger. New videos and images directly from Danziger’s research and development center in Israel are available now.

Last week Publix purchased and delivered more than 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 34 Feeding America partner food banks. This donation of fruits and vegetables helped put nutritious food on the tables of people facing hunger during the holiday.