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Mann Packing Co. Inc. has partnered with Mezete, a ready-to-eat food brand, to bring a line of hummus products to American shoppers nationwide. Through this new partnership, Mann Packing Co. will help bring product awareness to Mezete’s new hummus arrivals to revolutionize packaged foods and provide nutrition, taste and convenience to its consumers. The hummus variations are available in five signature flavors: Sundried Tomatoes, Zesty Mixed Herbs, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Red Hot Chili and Cl...

The California Strawberry Commission represents more than 300 strawberry farmers, shippers and processors, collaboratively working together to advance the position, principles, and market for California strawberries. Chris Christian, senior vice president of marketing for the Watsonville, CA-based CSC, is proud of the work she and her team leverage on behalf of the multi-generational legacy of the people behind their berry.

This year’s domestic apple crop experienced a challenging growing season, including early frost, summer drought and excessive heat during harvest, putting a strain on both quality and total production. Domestic supply issues and unprecedented freight challenges have resulted in spiking prices for nearly all produce commodities. Honeybear said Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop will offer retailers relief in their supply chain.

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is featured as the top supermarket in the retail space in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022. SEG is ranked third among 32 businesses in the retail category and is one of only 400 U.S. companies recognized for customer and employee trust. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provi...

Duncan Family Farms, a fourth-generation multi-regional certified organic farm and leading grower of baby leaf items, has earned the Sustainably Grown Certification, making it one of the first organic fresh herb, lettuces, greens and vegetable companies to gain this credential.

Accu-Label Inc., a world leader in eco-friendly fruit-labelling technology, is in the final stages of certifying its COMPOST-it brand compostable labels. This highly innovative line features proprietary labels that are made with compostable materials certified under TUV OK COMPOST HOME. Accu-Label has always offered eco-friendly labels made with sustainably sourced paper that is FDA-compliant and adheres to the Forest Stewardship Council’s certifications, food safe materials.  

Bob Besix, senior vice president of sales for Giorgio Fresh, died Tuesday, March 8. He was 60 years old. An industry veteran, Mr. Besix had an extensive career in the produce industry, starting at Ralston Purina squeegeeing the floors in the growing rooms.

Target Corp. announced its most sustainable store to date, as the site will generate more renewable energy than it needs annually to operate and will test multiple innovations to reduce the building’s emissions. The Vista, CA, store’s retrofit and new features will inform Target’s investments in new stores and remodel programs that support its long-term growth and help guide the retailer’s efforts to achieve its sustainability goals.

It’s not enough to just be a farmer these days. It’s not enough to just have the right product during the right season. The expectations for how you grow and how you do business have become the defining characteristics that truly determine your place at the table. For generations we have been honing our craft. Making improvements to our operations and setting a standard for continuous improvement that made sure we could continue to remain viable for generations to come.

Main Street Produce has been growing California strawberries in the fertile Santa Maria Valley for almost 50 years. That legacy has grown out of a commitment to the essentials and elevating the people who put them into practice. “Our fundamental approach remains unchanged; we are committed to investing in growing a premium quality crop,” said Paul Allen, president and sales director for Main Street.