Side Delights capitalizes on loaded potato trend
As loaded potatoes trend, Fresh Solutions Network is sharing a six-minute solution from Side Delights.
Ocean Mist Farms kicks off spring artichoke season
Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, officially kicked off its spring season. With its annual migration north complete, the company’s transition to its spring-summer growing region — in Castroville and Salinas Valley, CA — is in full production.
Raley’s, FirstFruits deliver 30,000 pounds of apples to food bank
Raley’s and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples to the Food Bank for Monterey County. This generous contribution was made possible by Raley’s customers who purchased select apples during January and February as part of a give-back initiative.
Former Prima Wawona facility finds new life
The former Gerawan Plant 2 facility located in Reedley, CA, historically leased by Prima Wawona, has been acquired by G2 Commercial Complex.
The former Gerawan facility, once a cornerstone of the local agricultural landscape, will now be revitalized under G2‘s stewardship. The company plans to invest in upgrades and improvements to ensure the facility meets the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons launches custom platform to expedite orders, coordinate delivery
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons recently launched its custom-built Enterprise Resource Planning platform Ben B. Access, expanding on its legacy Produce Pro system, helping to expedite orders, deliver with greater precision, automate administrative tasks and analyze data that helps the company better predict future purchasing decisions.
Ben B. Access brings together:
New partnership expands Fresh Inset's reach
Fresh Inset, the provider of Vidre+ Complex, is partnering with Interoc to expand its presence in Peru. Interoc, a leading agricultural distributor in Latin America, will introduce Vidre+ to local growers. This exclusive partnership aims to reduce food waste and extend the shelf life of fresh produce in the region.
Skip Consalo honored by Vineland Soup Kitchen
Skip Consalo has always been about giving back to his community. Now, the community has again recognized the CEO of Vineland, NJ-based Consalo Family Farms for all he has done.
Wegmans named to 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Great Place To Work and Fortune have recognized Wegmans Food Markets Inc. as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025.
This is Wegmans 28th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at sixth place. Earning a spot means that Wegmans is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
Canadian, Mexican specialty crops spared in new wave of tariffs
On Wednesday, April 2 President Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency. As a result, his administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are back on with a baseline 10 percent rate across the board — going higher for specific countries, nearly hitting 50 percent for some.