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Aanika Biosciences, a Brooklyn, NY-based biotechnology startup focused on bringing trust, transparency and traceability to the food system, will be entering into a first-of-its-kind bio-backed insurance agreement with Satur Farms, a specialty crop producer with operations in New York and Arizona.

Heavy volumes of avocado imports are expected in the U.S. in 2023, which has industry experts anticipating a more saturated market than the avocado-lite 2022. Avocado packer and marketer Index Fresh is working to keep California growers informed and positioned to benefit from the best possible pricing windows amid potentially crowded market conditions.

In 2010 Honeybear Brands of Elgin, MN, set out to find a better way to farm apples. “We were trying to build better soil and organic matter, protect biodiversity in our orchards and find  alternatives to manufactured synthetic pesticides,” said Don Roper, vice president of sales and marketing at Honeybear Brands. Fast-forward a decade, and Honeybear finds itself leading the conversation with actionable goals and operational benchmarks outlined in its annual Sustainability Report.

Sunrise Logistics Inc., a 3PL service provider of the Four Seasons Family of Cos., has formed a strategic partnership with Mike Laws of Laws Logistics, a supply chain solutions company specializing in produce and perishable freight.

Albertsons has plans to hold its Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving new, innovative businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live at the Natural Products Expo West in California on Mar. 8.

With the love for grazing boards continuing, Hanan from @Ohmygoodiescc shares her newest quick and easy snacking option that is just bursting with flavor! The recipe for Pepper and Halloumi Tarts is a perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer with an extra buttery and flaky twist.

Side Delights offers cost-saving and nutritious shopping solutions as consumers change how they cook. Fast, efficient, and affordable — the small kitchen appliance market continues to grow, with expected revenues of $9.51 billion in 2023, according to Statista.

Rocky Produce’s strong reputation in Detroit is well earned. The distributor delivers its produce across Michigan and throughout the Midwest and the company is known for its expertise, dedication and a hard work. After all, as a fourth-generation family-owned wholesale distributor, doing business on the Detroit Produce Terminal for more than 50 years, Rocky Produce knows what it takes to be a success.

The Kroger Co. recently marked the 10th anniversary of its $3 billion Simple Truth brand, which focuses on organic and free-from foods.

FirstFruit Farms, by way of its premium-branded Opal apple, is partnering, promoting and funding youth-led non-profits through its philanthropic initiative, Youth Make a Difference. Known for its noteworthy bright-yellow and big-crunch, the Opal Apple is also bold on generosity!