The persistent high-pressure ridge out west looks to finally move to the east late this week, bringing near-seasonal temperatures to the Salinas and Santa Maria valleys. This is welcome relief from the hot temperatures, allowing crops to recover in the fields.  

Lettuce and leafy green crops are in good supply and generally good quality with some fringe burn, an elongated core/seeder and slightly dehydrated texture. These supplies will continue to show some premature pinking along the ribs that is not seen during harvest and tends to show up during transit and storage. The hot temperatures

Ben B Schwartz recently hosted Congressman Shri Thanedar for a warehouse walk and employee town hall at the Detroit Produce Terminal. 

The company and congressman discussed the challenge of securing reliable, knowledgeable labor and how diversity amongst its workforce is a significant competitive advantage for Ben B Schwartz’s growth.

“Congressman Thanedar’s visit today shows the importance of making the voice of the produce industry heard on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC," said Jordan Grainger, vice president of sales and business development. "We had the ability to follow up on our DC

Whole Foods Market released its second annual Impact Report – available here – which provides an in-depth look at the company’s investments in reducing waste, championing climate smart agriculture, empowering employees, thoughtfully sourcing its products and strengthening the communities in which it operates.

“With our purpose to nourish people and the planet as our North Star, we continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards in the industry when it comes to the quality of our products, reducing our environmental impact, supporting our communities and investing in our team members,”

The Southeast Produce Council partnered with Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) to distribute free, nutritious produce during their third annual community food distribution in Macon, GA, on June 21. Reinforcing its SEPC Cares initiative, SEPC member volunteers joined the SoSA team, in collaboration with Atrium Health, to provide much-needed provisions for the community. More than 120,000 pounds of fresh produce were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity by a volunteer effort of 250 people strong.

“Thank you to Southeast Produce Council and Atrium Health for a wonderful day feeding

Research from The Foundation for Fresh Produce reveals that toddlers are currently the only age group meeting the recommended levels of fruit and vegetable consumption. The findings highlight the importance of establishing routine produce consumption habits in children which will last throughout their lifetime.

To address this important issue, and as part of its commitment to child nutrition, The foundation is launching its first-ever month-long campaign, “Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits,” in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners. The campaign, designed to

The weather is incessant and newsworthy, but at times it can frustrate retailers from planning promotions to meet sales budgets.

This past winter was tough on crops, causing produce shortages and much higher costs. It also placed a burden on suppliers and retailers as the markets thwarted numerous promotions. The bad news about stormy weather and lower temperatures crept into the spring plantings, which made it even more challenging for growers and retailers.

Wouldn’t it be nice for a change to hear something positive about the crops and related markets instead of heavy rain, excessive heat