Plant Grow Harvest is entering the spring season with strong availability across both conventional and organic potato programs under its growing Digs brand.

The company’s strong crop performance and expanded production position PGH to support retail partners with dependable supply while continuing to build momentum behind the Digs brand, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary since launching at SEPC Southern Exposure in 2025.

“Our priority has always been making sure our partners can count on us for consistent supply,” said Dave Yeager, chief sales officer of Plant Grow Harvest. “We’re

Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer‑owned supermarket cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, the Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, Morton Williams and Di Bruno Bros. banners, is seeking local growers to join its network of suppliers and participate in its Local Produce Supplier Summit on July 15. Applications opened March 9 via the RangeMe platform and will remain open for 30 days.

As part of Wakefern’s longstanding commitment to local sourcing, the summit offers regional farmers the opportunity

Ocean Mist Farms returned from the 2026 SEPC Southern Exposure show energized by meaningful conversations with retailers and trade partners.  

According to Ocean Mist, events like SEPC provide a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with existing customers, engage face-to-face with new prospects, and build meaningful connections with potential partners across the industry. This year’s show was no exception.

The 2026 SEPC show theme, “From Fields to Families,” closely aligns with the company’s vertically integrated growing, harvesting and shipping operations, delivering a consistent

In agriculture, experience is often measured in acres, years or harvests. But for Jenny Garley, experience has been measured in moments and opportunities—moments and opportunities full of resilience, risk, mentorship and discovery. As she graduates from the Western Growers Women (WGW) Program, her journey reveals how determination, curiosity and strong influences can shape a career in unexpected ways.

Jenny joined the Western Growers Women Program in April 2024 at our Arbinger Leadership Retreat, thanks to the insistence of her friend, fellow WGW program graduate and now coworker, Megan

Consalo Family Farms has been ranked seventh on Numerator’s Fastest Growing Brands of 2025 in Canada, according to the firm’s newly released 2026 Brands to Watch in Canada report.

Numerator, a leading consumer data and market intelligence company, compiles its annual rankings based on verified household purchase data. The Fastest Growing Brands list highlights brands that achieved the strongest growth momentum over the past year, based on consumer purchase activity and expanding household reach.

Consalo Family Farms’ placement among the Top 10 is particularly notable given the company’s position

Naturipe Snacks is shaking up the refrigerated produce section once again with the launch of its new SnackBites, a flavorful, high-protein bite that’s as delicious as it is functional. With real fruit at the center of every bite, SnackBites deliver a new kind of snack that prioritizes nutrition, convenience and wellness.

Each package includes three SnackBites and each Bite contains four grams of protein and only 100 calories, made with real blueberries and packed with BC30, a probiotic that supports a healthy gut microbiome and improves digestion and wellness. By combining real fruit