Veganism has become a global movement celebrated for its health benefits, eco-friendliness and delicious recipes. However, many people are still unsure about how to start cooking their own homemade vegan food or have concerns about missing out on their favorite flavors. The truth is, with a little guidance, a dash of creativity and the right fresh ingredients, anyone can enjoy the benefits of a vegan diet without ever sacrificing flavor.

In looking at anticipated consumer food and health trends for 2024, Laurentia Romaniuk, Instacart’s resident trends expert, has some good news for those supplying the produce aisle.

The New York Apple Association is ready to celebrate the holiday season with The Big Flavor of New York apples.

This year, NYAA is sponsoring an Apple Pie Baking Kit consumer sweepstakes on social media and launching holiday videos featuring Bob for Apples from New York, in addition to reminding retailers to cross merchandise.

Cross merchandising ideas include gift-giving, charcuterie and pairing ideas and apple pie baking ingredients with and all the trimmings for family and friend gatherings.  

Consumers in the United States can look forward this coming year to SUNRAYS mandarins independently certified as Sustainably Grown by SCS Global Services.

Alexis Taylor, the under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, toured Rice Fruit Co. Dec.

Calavo Growers Inc. announced the addition of Kurt Kistler as vice president of sales, tomatoes and papaya, and the retirement of industry veteran Brian Bernauer.

Kistler brings over 25 years of fresh produce industry experience after having spent the last seven years at Charlie’s Produce. He also previously held positions at Taylor Farms and UNFI. During his tenure at those respective companies, he became proficient in managing a national sales department, brokerage, purchasing, grower relations, marketing and quality control.