Raley’s recently celebrated its donation of a Captain Planet Foundation Project Learning Garden to Alyce Taylor Elementary School in Sparks, NV. A third-grade class installed the learning garden by renovating existing garden beds, filling them with organic soil and planting a variety of vegetables and herbs. 

“Raley’s is committed to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Project Learning Garden plays a vital role in educating kids about the food system — connecting them to where their food comes from and exposing them to fresh fruits and vegetables in a hands-on way,” said

In late 2024, Superfresh Growers launched a new organic packaging line to attract families, find homes for smaller apples and share its passion for sustainable farming.

"We had a mission to make organic apples more appealing to children. We realized that the precious resources in and around our orchards and fields — animals, pollinators, trees, plants and clean air and water — could be woven into fun and meaningful stories. Stories about nature and sustainability also resonate with parents. Thus, the Orchard Buddies were born," said Brena Mengarelli, content manager at Superfresh Growers.

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Walmart announced a $6 billion investment to open additional stores across Mexico, something it said was a long-term commitment to the region.

The investment is intended to open stores under a host of trusted banners in the market: Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenters and Walmart Express.

The new builds will add to an already impressive footprint, with 3,200 stores in operation across nearly 700 municipalities in all 32 Mexican states.

Walmart officials estimate the new locations should generate as many as 5,500 direct jobs for people throughout the country, adding to the more

CMI Orchards has made a series of transformative updates, expanding both its operational footprint and its team.

Following the closure of Sage Fruit Co., CMI Orchards welcomed Chelan Fruit, Legacy Fruit and Pacific Coast Cherry Packers into its family of packing facilities. The integration of these warehouses, along with the increased volume of apples and cherries, positions CMI as one of the world’s leading suppliers of both commodities.

Through the recent expansion, CMI has significantly broadened its growing regions to include the Yakima Valley, Hood River and The Dalles, while also

Wonderful Pistachios will make its triumphant return as the official snack sponsor for Combo Breaker 2025, marking its second year at the heralded video game and tournament series. 

On the heels of its launch, Wonderful Pistachios will serve its new Dill Pickle flavor of No Shells at the event, offering free samples of this “dill-iciously” bold, tangy and healthy snack option to attendees watching or participating in the action-packed competition.

Expected to draw 8,000 attendees with more tuning in online, Combo Breaker is the second-largest video game convention and tournament series in

Whole Foods Market announced the recipients of its highly anticipated Supplier All-Star Awards for 2024. The retailer said the 16 brands, including Driscoll’s and Homegrown Organic Farms, recognized exemplify excellence through quality, innovation, value, reliability and sustainability, while supporting its purpose to nourish people and the planet.

This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of brands that have left an incredible mark on Whole Foods Market’s aisles, ranging from two to 30 years on the retailer’s shelves, with a mix of both emerging and established brands. As Whole Foods