This holiday season, Bolthouse Fresh Foods is spreading joy with the launch of its festive Are You Reindeer Ready? social campaign, exclusively on Bolthouse Fresh Facebook and Instagram. Crafted to help kids feel connected to Santa’s reindeer, the campaign runs throughout December, inspiring families to make Bolthouse Fresh carrots a part of their holiday traditions, preparing everyone for Santa’s big night.

“There’s something magical about the holiday season, and we’re thrilled to bring a bit of that spirit into homes everywhere,” said Karen White, vice president of marketing at Bolthouse

Pure Green announced a new smoothie in collaboration with POM Wonderful, the No. 1 selling 100 percent pomegranate juice in North America: The POM Glow Smoothie.

Debuting on Nov. 1 to coincide with the start of National Pomegranate Month, the limited-time collaboration offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, combining the bold, tangy taste of POM Wonderful 100 percent pomegranate juice with the subtle sweetness and vibrant color of pitaya. Pineapple adds tropical freshness, while collagen protein boosts this beautiful blend, perfect for smoothie lovers looking for nourishing

Carrot supplies from California look to remain on the tight side for the near term as harvests transition to the Bakersfield region of Central California. This region received very warm temperatures with over two months of temperatures above 100 degrees during the planting and early growth stage.

These extreme temperatures impacted growth rates and early crop development in the fields. Harvests are producing a smaller size structure and lighter yields in these early stands.

The Lake Park region of southern Georgia was impacted by Hurricane Helene, which interrupted normal planting

The Southeast Produce Council announced an exceptional lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: Produce Means Family conference. Taking place March 6-8 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida, this year’s event will focus on SEPC Chair Kristin Yerecic Scott’s platform celebrating the significance of family meals and the importance of coming together. The conference aims to bring together members of the produce community —wholesalers, retailers, growers and more — who support and uplift one another as a family.

Celebrity Keynote Speaker – Bethany Hamilton
Hamilton has

DoorDash has continued to bring new grocers to its platform since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020. In the past year the expansion has included all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, Vallarta Supermarkets, all Wakefern Food Corp. banners and Wegmans.

“It has been a monumental year for DoorDash’s grocery business with many beloved grocers — from the nation’s largest supermarket chains to neighborhood favorites — joining the platform,” said Fuad Hannon, vice president of new verticals at DoorDash. "On-demand delivery continues to

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance food-safety practices, the California LGMA regularly updates its protocols and guidelines to reflect the latest scientific research, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

In August 2024, the California LGMA Advisory approved a series of updates to its food-safety standards, known as metrics, that the company’s members will be required to follow. These changes, effective in 2025, introduce new requirements for agricultural water and the cleaning and sanitation of harvest equipment.

“The updates to agricultural water standards are