The Produce for Better Health Foundation has teamed up with Kroger Health to bring together two nutrient-rich foods — berries and eggs — for better health and happiness this fall. In partnership with the American Egg Board’s Egg Nutrition Center and Naturipe Farms, PBH continues its Powerful Produce Pairings program through omni-channel retail promotions this August.

“This fall, kids are heading back to school, which often means ‘back to busy’ for many parents. To ensure the return isn’t overshadowed by worry, parents can proactively take key steps to ensure the safety and health of their

QIMA/WQS announced its first in-person training of the year. The company offers solutions to the food industry from farm to fork through GFSI recognized certifications (BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF, IFS), food-safety and ethical audits, quality seals, inspections, training and supply chain management.

Thomas Reid Watkins, the company's technical manager, has put together a GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH IFA v5.4 training, which came into effect July 2020.

This new version emphasizes on stricter audit protocols, hygiene, paperwork, and the regular training of auditors, inspectors, and GLOBALG.A

All-yellow flesh potatoes continue to rise above russets, reds and whites in the critical metric of retailer volume sales, an encouraging sign for grocers as growers ready for their upcoming fall harvests.

In the last 52 weeks ending June 13, retailer volume sales of all-yellow flesh potatoes are up 9.56 percent, far outpacing reds (up 0.82 percent), russets (down 3.91 percent) and whites (down 8.42 percent) according to the research firm IRI.

Over a broader time span, 2021 retailer profits from all-yellow flesh varieties to date represent 11.3 percent of the potato category, up from 8.8

SAN DIEGO — Avocados are perhaps the most beloved fruit in the world, owing to their tremendous taste, nutritional value and versatility on the plate. And their global appeal was highlighted during the second annual World Avocado Cup Regatta, held at the San Diego Yacht Club July 31-Aug. 1, and co-sponsored by the Peruvian Avocado Commission and the California Avocado Commission.

The inaugural regatta took place in 2019 and featured a field of 10 sailboats, all representing avocado-producing nations. Like many events in 2020, the regatta was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic

MyLand, a soil health company, announced today that Sascha Welz has joined the company as chief operating officer. Welz will oversee the engineering and system design, innovation, algae production, Ag Science, manufacturing, and remote operations teams. Based in Phoenix, he will work directly with Dane Hague, co-founder and president, to provide the platforms needed to bring the MyLand soil health solution to growers globally.

“Sascha is a trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He embodies our mission, culture, and passion for impact,” stated Hague. “Sascha is a team-builder. As

Apple orchards in the Northeast emerged from a long winter with no significant damage and a strong bloom, which has laid the foundation for an excellent crop across virtually all eastern varieties.

Brett Baker, corporate vice president and co-owner of United Apple Sales and a third-generation apple grower in western New York, indicated that the companyy is excited about a very strong crop after last year’s season that experienced some stress from drought.

“We had a good spring and solid summer with ample rain and consistent sunshine," he said. "The eastern region has not suffered from the