Wonderful Pistachios introduces chocolate-covered pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios is bringing a layer of indulgence to its fan-favorite snack lineup with the introduction of two products: Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee.
Russo Farms launches fall lettuce program
Russo Farms has over a century of experience as a reliable grower, buyer and shipper of fresh produce. The company also manages its own fleet of trucks for delivery and maintains direct grower relationships throughout New Jersey to ensure quality and efficiency.
VIP dinner kicks off Southern Innovations 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Southeast Produce Council kicked off Southern Innovations 2025 with an elegant evening at the VIP dinner Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Charlotte City Club. The semi-annual dinner celebrates the leaders, innovators and partners who have helped shape the council.
Kristin Yerecic Scott of Yerecic Label, who chairs the SEPC board of directors, welcomed everyone to the dinner and thanked them for their work on behalf of the council.
AFE 2025-26 educational grants fueling growth
Supporting education that inspires, informs and prepares the floral industry for a bright future is one of the American Floral Endowment’s core funding programs. This year, 17 organizations were awarded educational grants totaling $60,700.
Marolda Farms expanding with summer and fall crops
Marolda Farms, a family-owned operation based in Vineland, NJ, specializes in growing both conventional and organic leafy greens and herbs. The farm spans 250 acres for conventional crops and 130 acres for organic produce.
Pure Flavor announces Southeast expansion
Pure Flavor is investing in the future of fresh produce with a 25-acre expansion of its state-of-the-art Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia. The expansion further strengthens the company’s commitment to growing with purpose and providing families and retailers with consistent access to fresh, flavorful and high-quality vegetables year-round.
Windset Farms partners with Koppert to showcase sustainable pest-management practices
As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, Windset Farms has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital campaign that takes consumers behind the scenes of greenhouse production.
Vick Family Farms welcomes return to normal yields, quality for North Carolina sweet potato crop
Following a season in which massive rains and other extreme weather caused North Carolina sweet potato production drop, Vick Family Farms has good news for retailers and other customers this season.
Stemilt, Farmland LP launch joint venture, expand organic orchards
Farmland LP and Stemilt Growers announced a joint venture to expand organic apple and cherry production in Washington’s Columbia Basin.
Homegrown Organic expands citrus operations
Homegrown Organic Farms has taken the next step in the growth of its organic citrus program by partnering with Buena Vista Packing in Kern County, CA. This strategic alliance allows Homegrown to expand capacity and provide customers with increased convenience through an additional loading location in the southern San Joaquin Valley.