On April 11, amidst the vibrant sea of ranunculus blooms at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA, guests were treated to an unforgettable experience at the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner hosted&

As a top grower and distributor, Matthews Ridgeview Farms values the sweet potato category as a key part of its operations. The company, owned and operated by the fifth generation of the Matthews family, is committed to upholding its long-standing tradition of supplying high-quality produce to consumers.

Based in Wynne, AR, the company stores over a million bushels of sweet potatoes annually, ensuring year-round supply.

During the month of April, The United Family donated more than 50,000 pounds of apples to food banks and food pantries across Texas and New Mexico as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program.

During the 14 years of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, United Family stores have donated 600,000 pounds of apples and fed more than 167,000 families with the help of FirstFruits Farms. In 2024, the companies continue to add to that total.

PEAKfresh USA manufactures modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in the form of pallet covers, box liners and home use bags.

“Our largest sector is the produce industry — with berry growers and shippers being a very large percentage of our clients,” said Greg Ganzerla, president and CEO of the Lake Forest, CA-based company. “Our goal is to offer a MAP solution to the berry industry that is effective, affordable and easy to use.”

Not only does PEAKfresh provide longer shelf life, but it helps lower labor and energy costs.

Performant Scout, a leading name in executive recruiting with a niche in produce, agribusiness, and food and beverage, announced a significant milestone in its history with the retirement of Stacey Rouse, partner and co-founder, and the successful completion of a buyout by partner and co-founder Vanessa Garcia.

A high-pressure system is bringing near-average temperatures along the California coast and above-average temperatures inland. It will be cool in the morning with lows in the upper 30s to low 50s, and hot in the daytime with highs in the mid 60s to low 80s. As the winds turn offshore Thursday, temperatures will rise farther inland, reaching the low-upper 80s away from the coast. The offshore flow weakens over the weekend, allowing for some cooling, but temperatures remain in the low 60s to mid 80s.