Highline Mushrooms is looking to future-proof mushroom farming. The original controlled growing environment began years ago, but the company said the time is now to build on automated technology.

Highline Mushrooms’ goal is to be the North American leader in the growing space with a visionary system and a long-term investment of feeding the future. This will take a growing system built on data driven decisions, strong partnerships, a future-proof mindset and a staged approach with more to come.

"As we strive to lead with technology, the future of mushrooms excites me," said Jose Cambon, CEO

Registration is now open for the inaugural FPFC & FPAA Desert Golf Classic tournament, to be held Nov. 7 at the JW Marriott Star Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson during the Southwest International Produce Expo.

The tournament is expected to be highly competitive and will offer participants and sponsors a great opportunity to elevate their brand and connect with key players in the fresh produce industry.

Jointly sponsored by the Fresh Produce & Floral Council and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the Desert Golf Classic aims to foster camaraderie and business connections between their

Honeybear Brands, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries, announced another strong season for its exclusive brand Pazazz, the sweet and tangy apple with an loud crunch. Pazazz is a fantastic eating apple with bold flavors and a very high eye appeal in store. This is an apple that retailers can build a premium apple program around. 

This year’s crop is being harvested and packed across Honeybear’s facilities in Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and Nova Scotia. It will provide retail partners with peak- of-harvest flavor

With a commitment to nourishing neighbors, Food Lion Feeds is donating $250,000 to support hunger relief initiatives provided by Meals on Wheels America, bringing the total investment to $1 million since 2022. According to Meals on Wheels America, approximately 12 million seniors experience food insecurity, with many at greater risk of malnutrition due to decreased appetite, mobility issues and a myriad of other factors.

Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves. Of the $250,000 investment, $225,000 will be awarded to

Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing specialty retailers in the United States and IFCO, a global leader in Reusable Packaging Containers. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation in supply chain logistics. 

The partnership, which sets a precedent for the grocery industry, showing how sustainability and business success can go hand-in-hand, commenced in December 2020 with a pilot program at Sprouts, focusing on the use of RPCs for fresh produce items packed

Healthy Family Project, an advocate for healthy eating and family wellness, welcomed more than 100 dietitians to its second annual Fruit & Veggie Trivia Night during the Food Nutrition Conference and Expo in Minneapolis Sunday evening. This year’s highly anticipated event brought together top nutrition professionals and leading produce brands for an evening of lively networking, trivia, and impactful charitable giving while celebrating the power of fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Family Project’s in-house dietitian, Julie Lopez, RD, was in attendance, sharing her expertise and further