In partnership with Kroger, Foodshed.io has worked to launch the Georgia Sunnies citrus brand.

“Family citrus growers take a lot of risk in planting trees and hoping that our fruit would find a market,” said Lindy Savelle, board chair of Georgia Citrus Growers Association & a Georgia Sunnies grower. “Helping our growers get ready for retail and finding a market is critical to the success of these new groves.”  

The new Georgia Sunnies brand brings together dozens of family growers with multiple varieties of citrus — and have together helped to build the foundation for the citrus industry in

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual trade show is Canada’s largest event dedicated to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. This year’s show marks CPMA’s 100th anniversary and will take place April 8-10 at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal, featuring 690 booths representing more than 300 companies from around the world, including major growers, importers and exporters.

Attendees who register as full delegates have access to activities that offer unique opportunities to enrich their industry knowledge and grow their business in Canada. These include the trade show floor

This is the seasonal period when consumers have to deal with the dark, cold, snowy gloom of winter. It’s also a time when many parts of the country are hit with deep freezing temperatures and grey cloudy days. But summer fruits are bound for U.S. produce departments directly from Chile.

Reports from Chile reveal that growing conditions were great for stone fruit and the quality is superb. In fact, the exports out of Chile are expected to set a new record of a 4 percent increase over last year. Cherries alone are forecasted at a 7.6 percent increase.

Peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatillo. Officers extracted 398 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing nearly 2,379 pounds concealed within the trailer.

“This massive load of harmful narcotics will not make it to American streets thanks to our vigilant CBP officers who continue to thwart these smuggling attempts,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

On Jan. 8, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International

Fresha's Georgia carrot season has kicked off, delivering locally grown, high-quality carrots to the central and eastern U.S. Despite weather challenges in the Southeast, Fresha began the season with a robust supply, underscoring its commitment to providing fresh, top tier produce year-round.

“Our team has worked closely with Georgia growers to ensure a steady supply of exceptional carrots,” said Dan Schaefer, CEO of Fresha. “Even with the challenges this season has presented, the resilience of our growers and team allows us to provide customers with top-quality carrots while focusing on

Renowned for its commitment to free Nutrition Education and the expertise of its in-store Nutritional Health Coaches, Natural Grocers kicked off its third-annual 21 Days to a Healthier You series, running Jan. 23–Feb. 2.

This transformative program, designed as a three-part series, invites participants to dive into actionable, science-backed wellness strategies, each accompanied by a seven-day challenge to turn learning into life-changing habits.

First introduced in 2022 and refined annually by the company's Nutrition Education team, this series is a dynamic opportunity to embark on a