Fruit grown in warmer climates doesn’t always develop a deep orange color and sometimes keeps some green on the skin. As the weather warms in the summer months the skin of Valencia oranges starts to reabsorb chlorophyll, which causes the fruit to turn partially green usually near the stem end — re-greening. The green is due to chlorophyll produced on the peel of the orange to protect itself from sunburn. Chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis which allows the fruit to absorb energy from sunlight. Cold temperatures in the winter inhibit chlorophyll pigments, which give oranges their deep

Wakefern Food Corp. is hosting a supplier summit this fall to find the best new foods and products for its supermarket banners. Interested suppliers and vendors should be based in markets where Wakefern banners operate, and the application process for Wakefern’s Total Store Local Supplier Summit kicked off this week.

The company said it is focused on finding new, local suppliers who can offer unique, on-trend and exciting foods and products for potential addition to ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer stores, as well as other supermarket banners that are part of the cooperative. Product submissions

At Bolthouse Fresh Foods, the company philosophy revolves around a commitment to quality, customer service and innovation.

“We aim to feed the world with nutritious fresh food while supporting our people, nurturing the land and uplifting the communities we serve,” said Karen White, vice president of marketing for the Bakersfield, CA-based company. “This philosophy is rooted in over a century of agricultural excellence and drives every aspect of our business, from farming practices to product development.”

The latest buzz at Bolthouse Fresh Foods is its rebranding initiative, themed Modern

The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have partnered with Kids Eat in Color to distribute produce-focused educational posters to pediatric facing healthcare providers across the country.

Kids Eat in Color provides evidence-based strategies and information on child nutrition and feeding. In addition to courses and community resources, they also have a popular social media community to amplify their efforts. With over 2 million Instagram followers, Jennifer Anderson, Kids Eat in Color founder and registered dietitian, is an authoritative resource in

It’s hard to believe that the summer season is slowly slipping out on us for 2024. I hate the thought of the upcoming cold, snowy winter months ahead. But first the transition from summer to autumn arrives on Sunday, Sept. 22, and with it will also come the fresh aroma of fall apples and pumpkins in the air.

This is usually the time some older crops are winding down and finishing up. With that will come a few temporary item gaps before the transition to the new fall/winter desert crops. There is still a supply of product, but specific crops are a bit lighter as the season reaches into autumn

Church Bros. Farms is participating in three scholarship programs benefiting students in Monterey and San Benito counties. The company said it is proud to take part in initiatives aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders in agriculture. It began its scholarship contributions 2015, and to date has granted more than $202,000 to 132 students.

This year, Church Bros. granted $13,000 to students through the Community Foundation for Monterey County — Church Brothers Scholarship. This grant is available only to immediate family members of Church Brothers Farms, CB Harvesting and True Leaf