Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals* to Feeding America member food banks located near a Food Lion store for every specially marked bag of gala apples purchased through Oct. 5. The annual gala apples bagged campaign aims to help provide 1 million meals to neighbors in need. Since 2014, customers have helped to provide more than 10 million meals** through the sale of the specially marked apples.

“The Food Lion Feeds gala apple campaign is all about neighbors helping neighbors,” said Kevin Durkee, manager of Food Lion Feeds. “The campaign is an easy way for customers to make a big

Pace International LLC, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, announced today the introduction of PrimaFresh® 60 Organic (OR). PrimaFresh 60 OR is the latest advancement in Pace’s organic premium line of edible plant-based coatings, developed specifically to enhance dehydration control in stone fruit and maximize its fresh appeal.

The innovative coating technology provides a longer-lasting, durable shine, while significantly reducing moisture loss from the fruit. Lower dehydration shows significant benefits for a better fresh

Progressive Produce is harvesting California Brussels sprouts and launching Mim's Specialty Sweet Potatoes this fall.

The company recently started its California Brussels sprouts season, which runs through the end of January, with peak volume expected by October, just in time for the fall and winter holidays.  "Although elevated temperatures in Mexico weren't ideal for Brussels sprouts this summer, we are expecting high-quality and promotable volume out of Santa Cruz County this fall" said Drew Engles, sales manager.

Brussels sprouts purchases continue to increase year over year, and

Mucci Farms is excited to announce that they have entered an exclusive marketing agreement with Casey Houweling to market all produce grown in the Camarillo, CA, facility under the Mucci Farms brand and trademarks.  As part of the agreement, Mucci Farms will also be opening two new distribution centers in Camarillo, CA, and Delta, B.C. 

“It’s an exciting day for us as this establishes a presence for us out West. Partnering with the well-respected Houweling’s team gives us a strong starting point in the region as we look to expand our reach across the continent,” said Bert Mucci, CEO of Mucci

As part of its continued quest to promote healthy snacking done right, Wonderful Pistachios is furthering its investment in esports through a content partnership with streamer Brennon (GoldGlove) O’Neill. As part of this marketing campaign across Twitch and YouTube gaming channels, Wonderful Pistachios is targeting adventurous snackers who are in pursuit of flavor to bring awareness to its newest No Shells BBQ and No Shells Sea Salt & Vinegar varieties.

Wonderful Pistachios’ annual North America retail sales last year surpassed the $1 billion milestone with a robust and growing number of

Village Farms International Inc. unveiled new corporate branding and launched its new corporate website at www.villagefarms.com.

Village Farms’ new corporate branding embodies the company’s evolution over the last four years to a vertically integrated plant-based consumer products company, targeting high-growth, large-market opportunities in North America and around the world, with a specific focus on cannabinoids and related health products.

Village Farms said it is building a family of brands that improve life’s journey for the wellbeing of humankind, and the earth on which we live. While