Warmer temperatures following the Thanksgiving Holiday in the Southwestern desert growing regions have helped overall growth rates and quality in many of the current crops. Coupled with light post-holiday demand, leafy green fields have been able to increase in size and internal structure. Iceberg and Romaine heads are showing better densities and less high core/seeder along with generally good quality and improved yields. Supplies are improving but not yet abundant across the board as we move through December.

A change in the weather is forecast from mid-week into the weekend as a very cold

California’s citrus season is in full swing, and Bee Sweet Citrus has a robust lineup of seasonal varieties available for winter promotions.

“The winter season is an excellent time to market the citrus category because most shoppers are either prepping their households for holiday gatherings or dealing with the effects of cold and flu season,” said Bee Sweet Citrus Director of Communications Monique Mueller.

“Regardless of the reason, Bee Sweet Citrus has a wide selection of varieties that complement holiday meals and provide shoppers with an added boost of vitamin C,” she said.

Since the

New Zealand kiwifruit growers have supported the expansion of Zespri Global Supply, approving the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit per year over six years across Italy, France, Japan, South Korea and Greece. 

The producer vote result follows an extensive period of discussions between Zespri and the industry to design a resolution that growers supported, and that would enable Zespri to lift supply in line with forecast demand in the context of intensifying competition and an increasingly dynamic category.

“The process that has brought us to this point

Albertsons Cos. announced it has exercised its right to terminate its merger agreement with Kroger after the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington issued injunctions with respect to the proposed merger Dec. 10.

“Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the merger agreement. We are deeply disappointed in the courts’ decisions,” said Vivek Sankaran, Albertson’s CEO.

“We start this next chapter in strong financial condition with a track

The International Fresh Produce Association comments on the release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report, a culmination of nearly two years of work, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report highlights the critical importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into a healthy, dietary pattern for Americans across the life span, but proposes a reduction of starchy vegetables in the diet.

“We deeply appreciate the scientific advisory committee’s tireless work and are pleased to see that

Last month the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission hosted its #SweetHarvestTour2024 where both domestic and international creators, trade media and journalists learned all about how sweetpotatoes are grown, packed and shipped. The goal was to educate partners on the farm-to-table process and highlight how this superfood is available year-round.

The four-day farm tour was full of key insights with visits to local restaurants, research stations and farming operations. Each experience provided a deeper dive into the North Carolina lifestyle fueled by passion, local pride and a connection to