The International Fresh Produce Association held the Climate Smart Field Day this month as a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant, bringing together experts, grant participants and more dedicated to advancing climate-smart practices across the industry.

“We know that the sustainability of our industry depends on our ability to address the impacts of a changing climate,” said IFPA Vice President of Sustainability Tamara Muruetagoiena. “With all of the pressures our industry deals with, trying something new can be a big risk. The USDA grant

 Wonderful Halos launched its first national integrated marketing campaign in five years, “Hands Off My Halos,” designed specifically for the big screen. 

The two new commercials highlight Wonderful Halos as an irresistible snack both kids and parents love by capturing the chaos that unfolds when a parent takes their child’s last Halos mandarin. Whether it’s reporting their mom to the IRS or cutting the brake lines on their dad’s car, it’s clear that kids will go to extreme lengths if anyone tries to take their favorite snack. 

“We are thrilled to blend this playful creative with laugh-out

Since Christmas is right around the corner, it’s time once again for customers to plan their holiday meals. So, what’s for dinner? Traditionally, Christmas dinner consists of ham or turkey, stuffing, mashed or roasted potatoes, bread rolls, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin or apple pie — but don’t forget about the vegetables. Those veggies normally include five popular dinner side dishes of either broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, Brussels sprouts or green beans.

The most purchased and served vegetable at Christmas is potatoes. They are either mashed, roasted, steamed or fried. Idaho potatoes are

Taylor Farms invested in Hessing, a leading European processor and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Founded in 1968, Hessing has grown to be a recognized leader in the fresh produce industry in Europe. Hessing is headquartered in the Netherlands and serves customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands. It has established a modern fruit processing facility in Germany and a state-of-the-art production site for vegetables in the Netherlands.

With this new collaboration between Hessing and Taylor Farms, Hessing can implement its strong growth strategy with innovative

Raley’s Food For Families has announced the appointment of three esteemed individuals to its board of directors: Robin Gutridge, Brad Poalillo and Bahar Abullarade. The non-profit is dedicated to alleviating hunger in the communities where Raley’s serves.

Raley’s Food For Families was first founded by Joyce Raley Teel and CEO Emeritus Chuck Collings, in 1986 as a holiday food drive. Since its inception, the organization has grown to serve Feeding America food banks across Northern California and Nevada.

Raley's covers all administrative costs, ensuring every dollar donated feeds the local

Stop & Shop announced a brand-wide rollout of its innovative Savings Station, an in-store kiosk designed to make digital coupons more accessible for all customers. The Savings Station will be installed in half of Stop & Shop’s store locations in time for the upcoming holiday season, with the remaining stores getting them by the end of January.

Piloted starting in late 2023, the Savings Station allows customers to quickly and easily activate all weekly circular digital coupons, and personalized offers — no smartphone, internet access, or computer required. Designed to bridge the digital divide