Macoun apple during the EPC Leadership Class
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The sixth Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class had a chance to get into the field and actually do some harvesting during a tour of New Jersey farms on Oct. 8. As part of the ongoing leadership program, the group visited America’s Grow-a-Row and the Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm at Rutgers University, both located in Pittstown, NJ. 

Jess Huber and Tristan Wallack of America’s Grow-a-Row explained the mission of the nonprofit operation, which includes 423 acres over four farm locations, in growing and donating fresh produce to feeding organizations

Instacart and Foodsmart released a detailed white paper showcasing results from their partnership over the past two years, including significant positive health outcomes for thousands of people living with obesity and diabetes.

Lack of access to nutrition is the leading driver of poor health outcomes, and according to the CDC, poor nutrition and related diseases account for most illness, disability and death in the U.S. Poor diets are also the leading drivers of healthcare costs, and 85 percent of all health care spending is related to the management of diet-related chronic disease — costing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on Peak Seasons Produce LLC in Miami Lakes, FL, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Peak Seasons Produce LLC failed to pay $413,737 to four sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from February 2023 to May 2023. This is in violation of the PACA. Peak Seasons Produce LLC cannot operate in

As we approach the transition from Central California to the southwestern desert regions of California and Arizona supplies look to remain fairly steady. The Huron region will continue to have production into mid-November adding to supplies. This region acts as a bridge for supplies during the transition. 

Huron production of mostly Iceberg and Romaine is showing generally good size, weight and quality. Previous warm temperatures have caused an increase in insect activity and some seeders to show up recently. This looks to continue as their short season winds down finishing around mid

D'Arrigo California, a leader in growing, packing and shipping fresh produce for over 100 years, marks the 25th anniversary of its partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Since 1999, D'Arrigo California has contributed over $2.3 million, funding over 47,000 hours of groundbreaking breast cancer research.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, D'Arrigo California is emphasizing its commitment to the fight against breast cancer. For a quarter of a century, the company has supported BCRF’s mission to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most

Kroger announced the Nourishing Change Conference, an inclusive summit on the future of health and well-being in America, will occur May 13-15 in Cincinnati. This groundbreaking event is designed to explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, pharmacy, clinic, retail and other health interventions that can improve the holistic health of individuals and communities. This collaborative event reflects the cross-sector commitment of organizations to collectively drive change.

"Empowering communities is essential for improving health outcomes and ensuring