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Stemilt Growers’ high elevation cherry orchards provide the vertically integrated grower-shipper with one of the longest cherry seasons in the United States. Headquartered in Wenatchee, WA, the surrounding foothills play host to hikers, bikers, and migrating elk. They also are home to Moon Cherries, grown at 2,640 feet above sea level at Stemilt’s Amigos Orchard operated by Kyle Mathison.

The Giant Co. has named Jennifer Heinzen Krueger as its vice president of team experience effective May 30. Krueger replaces Matt Lutcavage, who is pursuing a new opportunity outside of the company.

Sunny Valley International has been working with New Jersey fruit for more than 25 years. It has increased production significantly over the years, marketing more than 600,000 boxes of New Jersey blueberries and a half-a-million boxes of New Jersey stone fruit on a yearly basis.

  Eagle Eye Produce is dedicated to bringing the best products to its customers, and it said an integral part of that mission is to partner with the best growers.

The International Fresh Produce Association will celebrate nine of the country's leading chefs and foodservice professionals during IFPA's Foodservice Conference, July 28-29 in Monterey, CA, as part of the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program, sponsored by FreshEdge. The program honors chefs and foodservice operations for their produce innovation, creativity, and all-around excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts.

HILLSDALE, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Agriculture hosted the May 24 meeting of the Eastern Produce Council, here, at Demarest Farms, and as is in previous years, Jersey Fresh held a starring role. Each year, the NJDA uses the event to feature its popular Jersey Fresh marketing program, now in its 38th year, making it the oldest state-sponsored program of its kind.

As regenerative agriculture is reshaping the production of how food is grown, a panel of large-scale organic growers will discuss their involvement with this new method of growing and what it may mean for the future of organic fresh produce at the sixth annual Organic Produce Summit.

Walmart Inc. and Symbotic LLC announced an expanded commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotics and software automation platform in all 42 of Walmart’s regional distribution centers over the coming years. This is an expansion of Walmart’s partnership with Symbotic.

Homegrown Organic Farms introduced its Regenerative Organic Certified stone fruit program. As a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to caring for the land and the people they encounter, this program provides third-party recognition to support its efforts.

Nash Produce will have ample 2021 sweet potato storage throughout the spring and summer.