NatureSweet launches website built for foodservice professionals
NatureSweet is turning up the heat in professional kitchens with the launch of its new dedicated foodservice website — a faster, easier way for chefs, operators and distributors to access the flavorful greenhouse-grown produce their guests already know and love.
California cantaloupe growers launch campaign to attract younger consumers
The California Cantaloupe Advisory Board has launched a new social media campaign targeting Gen Z consumers with a colorful new logo, a refreshed website, a TikTok channel and a brand ambassador — all focused on positioning cantaloupe in a fresh and fun way that appeals to a younger audience.
Brighter Bites awarded grant to fight chronic disease
Brighter Bites has been awarded a grant through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Place-Based Grants Initiative. As a recipient, Brighter Bites and its partners — the Institute for Public Health Innovation, the Prince George's County Food Equity Council and Georgetown University — will collaborate to address diabetes and diet-related chronic conditions for sustainable improvements in community health.
New members appointed to the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund Committee
The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund Committee has announced three new committee members’ appointments.
Kroger names new leaders in key roles
The Kroger Co. announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company: Ed Oldham will join the retailer as head of sourcing; Ann Reed was named group vice president of Our Brands; Jake Cannon was named Cincinnati-Dayton division president; and Josh Harpole was named Louisville division president.
EFI aims to protect ag workers, improve farm efficiencies
Equitable Food Initiative is intensifying efforts to combat heat-related illnesses among farmworkers by sharing its free, bilingual Sun & Heat Protection toolkit.
IFPA welcomes release of food-safety roadmap
The International Fresh Produce Association shared its support of the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s report, “Roadmap to Produce Safety: A Conceptual Framework,” emphasizing its appreciation for the collaborative approach and reiterated its call for adequate funding and future engagement with stakeholders.
Wholesum spotlights a year of bold impact in sustainability, development and advancement
Wholesum released its 2024 Conscientious Company Report, titled People, Power, Progress. This annual report is a comprehensive reflection of the company’s values in action, from environmental innovation to human empowerment. The company said the report demonstrates its commitment to responsible agriculture.
Whole Foods, Mad Agriculture launch effort to wild U.S. farmland
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture announced a transformative collaboration to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. This visionary program, beginning in and around the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, seeks to create a connected highway of climate-resilient habitats restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health, and strengthening the long-term resilience of the food system.
Todd Greiner Farms gears up for fall with pumpkins and winter squash
On the heels of successful asparagus and sweet corn seasons, Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC announced the start of its fall shipping season, offering a full lineup of pumpkins and winter squash starting the week of Labor Day.