Little Leaf Farms, the country's No.1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, announced further expansion at its McAdoo, Pennsylvania campus, with the recent opening of its third greenhouse at the site and the groundbreaking of an adjacent fourth greenhouse. The expansion will support Little Leaf Farms' rapid growth, as the brand is now the fastest growing packaged salad brand in the country.

Little Leaf Farms opened its third McAdoo greenhouse this month and expects to open its fourth in fall 2025. Together, the additional 20 acres of

J&C Tropicals announced its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target as part of the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability. Using 2023 as the baseline year, J&C Tropicals has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 percent by the year 2030. In addition to Scope 1 and 2, the company will actively track, monitor, and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions generated through their supply chain and other indirect sources.

As the GHG emissions reduction program continues, J&C Tropicals is committed to following best practices set by the Science Based Targets

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

Ocean Mist Farms, North America's leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, is excited to unveil its new Roastables line at the International Fresh Produce Association tradeshow in Atlanta this week.

This innovative line of Ready-To-Roast kits features fresh, halved Brussels sprouts that are pre-washed and ready to roast. The kits come in three bold, chef-crafted flavors – Lemon Caesar, Sweet Sesame and Sun-Dried Tomato – each with a crispy garnish to add after roasting. Designed for busy, health-conscious consumers, these kits offer a quick, wholesome, and flavorful meal solution the

Rico Farms, a longtime supporter of social accountability programs and advocate for worker empowerment, has certified its first farming operation with Equitable Food Initiative. Currently Rico Farms’ main operation, Agricola Sonorg, located near Hermosillo, Mexico, has received its certificate with the Agricola Tago operation moving closer to certification. Rico Farms grows organic winter and summer squash, cucumbers, eggplant, chili peppers, green beans and watermelon. While they have held a social compliance certificate since 2013, the transition to EFI was a natural next step in their

Kicking off the annual International Fresh Produce Association State of the Industry keynote with a recap of various advocacy victories in 2024 and concluding the session with the unveiling of a new policymaker-oriented campaign focused on the reality that IFPA and its global members Fight for Fresh. IFPA CEO Cathy Burns highlighted the impact fresh produce and floral has on people, plates and the planet. 

“While it’s challenging to maintain connection today whether watching TV or scrolling social media, the reality no matter where your space is along the produce and floral supply chain, your