In the age of social media dominance, the battleground for consumer attention is fiercely competitive. For produce brands, the challenge lies not only in capturing attention but also in educating consumers who may not be familiar with the intricacies of the produce industry. This is where the concept of “edutainment” emerges as a winning formula. By blending education with entertainment on their social media platforms, produce brands can not only attract but also engage and inform a wider audience.

Educating consumers about produce on social media platforms helps bridge the gap of knowledge

Change to the grocery landscape may be on the horizon. While grocery sales are expected to grow by 1.6 percent through 2028, the online segment, eGrocery, is projected to increase by 4.5 percent, more than three times faster the rate expected for in-store, according to U.S. eGrocery Sales Forecast: 2024-28, a report developed by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus.

Total eGrocery sales, which include delivery, pickup and ship-to-home, are projected to reach almost $120 billion annually by the end of 2028 and account for almost 13 percent of total grocery sales.

TOMRA Food is a world leader in optical sorting, grading and peeling solutions. Its main markets are the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Australia and China. As a global company, it required a more focused approach, which led the creation of a regional structure for the organization.

“We want to work directly with the customer in as few time zones as possible," said Karel Strubbe, the new senior vice president and head of TOMRA Food for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. "This enables us to be more agile, to establish an even closer

Continental Fresh LLC is once again inviting the fresh produce industry to join it on its annual trek to provide families in the Dominican Republic with access to clean water and sanitation.

Continental Fresh is clear in its purpose to bring clean water and sanitation to communities in Latin America. Each day, it gets one drop closer through their Water For All brand. With every Water For All branded box of mangos sold, a percentage of proceeds is donated to fund clean water and sanitation projects through the non-profit BLUE Missions.

“Through a service trip at a young age, I had the

PRO*ACT has been named the UniPro 2023 Exclusive Brands Supplier of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the company's commitment to excellence and leadership in its partnership with UniPro.

Selected by UniPro members, this accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of PRO*ACT's entire team.

"We are honored to receive this award and proud to be recognized for our contributions to the foodservice industry," the company said in a statement. "Our partnership with UniPro has allowed us to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services and we are

With the transition complete, most of the row crop production will move to the coastal valleys — Oxnard, Santa Maria and Salinas — of California through the fall. Spring weather patterns continue to challenge growers with the cool moist conditions. 

A series of cool, low-pressure systems are forecast to continue the roller coaster of temperatures typical of spring. These systems will bring a deep marine layer along with drizzle and gusty winds to the coastal valleys into early May. The cool, moist conditions provide ample opportunity for mold, mildew and disease pressure to thrive and enter