On Aug. 30, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida and caused havoc for many due to 125-mile-per-hour winds, serious flooding, downed trees and loss of power.

While a limited number of Florida’s growers saw significant impacts in the Big Bend region, according to the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, much of the state’s specialty crop growers were spared.

In the fall, Del Monte’s focus shifts to a range of fall produce, with butternut squash taking center stage as a popular item.

“Alongside this, we curate an array of soup starters and mirepoix, aligning with the comforting flavors of the season,” said Kirk Teske, the company’s vice president of fresh-cut sales and operations for North America. “Interestingly, our cut fruit line has become a year-round offering, even when faced with cooler weather. Despite the chill, our sales continue to thrive.”

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, Sept. 6-8. Asia Fruit Logistica is one of the top international trade shows bringing together fruit and vegetable industry experts from 42 countries. As a global AgTech innovator and the leader in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, AgroFresh will showcase a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and help extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Walmart captured nearly 36 percent of all U.S. eGrocery sales in Q2 2023, up more than 5 percentage points from the prior year and its highest share to date, according to the new report, Measuring the Online Grocery Market: eGrocery Share in the U.S., created by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus.

In addition, the benefits that Pickup offers helped to drive its share increase, which finished at 48 percent for Q2 2023, almost two points higher than last year.

With peak apple season upon us, Envy apples is partnering with The Pioneer Woman magazine to spark consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions.  

The Pioneer Woman, founded by blogger and food writer Ree Drummond, shares food and lifestyle inspiration and recipes both online and in print. The most recent quarterly issue arrived at newsstands on Aug. 22 and features three Envy-centric pages, including a brand ad, custom content and a behind-the-scenes editorial taste test.