Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is a trusted operator on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, and works with local and national chain stores, as well as servicing foodservice providers. The company has been expanding further into the Southeastern U.S.

Wonderful Halos is kicking off the back-to-school season on a sweet note with a nationwide contest to support teachers and help fund classrooms. According to the National Education Association, over 90 percent of teachers spend their own money on school supplies every year.

With import citrus at its seasonal peak, Oppy’s category continues to deliver premium quality and consistency from a deeply diversified global network of trusted growers.

The heat in the western growing areas has recently been very intense with temperatures in California's Central Valley reaching into the 100s. This can become threatening to some major crops and cause heat stress on fruits and vegetables.

Apeel Sciences filed a lawsuit last week against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw and her company GreenSmoothieGirl.com Inc., accusing them of waging a years’ long disinformation campaign intended to harm Apeel’s business and reputation.

The lawsuit asserts claims for false advertising under the Lanham Act; defamation; trade libel; disparagement of perishable agricultural products; tortious interference with business relationships; and unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Officials at Consalo Family Farms are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for the big fall produce season that is about to kick off.

The Vineland, NJ-based operation is combining continued investment, stronger and more direct marketing programs and expansion to continue its long record of success.