Grapeco looking to retail promotions to kick California table grape demand into gear
A cool July in California’s San Joaquin Valley vineyards has brought grapes to maturity at an even pace, and varieties have been picking a week to two weeks early this season.
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation announces Class 55 Ag leadership fellows
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation announce the selection of Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, a distinguished group of emerging agricultural leaders who will engage in a 17-month intensive program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare them to lead in California’s dynamic agricultural industry.
Zespri’s SunGold and Green kiwifruit receives Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award
Zespri’s SunGold and Green kiwifruit are the perfect snack for the back-to-school season. Recognized by Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award for the fifth consecutive year, Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit excelled in both nutrition and taste by retail dietitians, culinary pros and at-home testers.
Albertsons Cos. encourages customers to help stay protected and earn grocery savings with seasonal immunizations
Albertsons Co. Inc. pharmacies are making it easier and more rewarding than ever for customers to help protect their health this respiratory virus season.
California table grape season underway at Top Brass Produce
Top Brass Produce, a family owned fourth generation premier California table grape grower, kicked off its 2025 harvest right on schedule in early July. With demand steadily rising for domestic grapes, Top Brass is currently shipping a strong lineup of both traditional and high-flavor varieties.
On the red side, Flame, Bebop and Scarlet Royal grapes are leading the charge. For green grape fans, Ivory and Sweet Globe are available and showing excellent quality. Rounding out the offering are the company’s signature high-flavor variety, Candy Snap.
SpartanNash brings flavor and culture to Topeka with new supermercado nuestra familia store
Food solutions company SpartanNash announced the expansion of its Supermercado Nuestra Familia banner, with plans to introduce the Topeka, KS community to the full-service Hispanic grocery experience in November 2025.
Church Bros. Farms strengthens sales marketing teams with produce industry veterans
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The Wonderful Co. tops People’s list of companies that care
The Wonderful Co. has taken the coveted No. 1 spot on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care list, rising from No. 3 last year.
California table grapes ready to meet fall promotion demands
California grape harvest is in full swing with pickers working full days in vineyards, unlike last summer, when high temperatures curtailed work for prolonged stretches.
Stemilt and EFI featured in new international series
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization, and Stemilt Growers, a leading grower and packer of apples, pears and cherries, are proud to share A Holistic Approach to Resilience, a new film in which both companies are featured, presented by B Lab Global and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for Once Upon a Farm.