G&R Farms has continued its commitment to sustainability with its participation in the How2Recycle program.

Today many businesses, including G&R, have placed sustainability top of mind due to changing consumer mindsets and increasing environmental concerns. As a third-generation family farm rooted in honesty and integrity, it believes it has a responsibility to help protect the environment for future generations.

How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. Its mission focuses on taking the guesswork out of recycling and

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

• Stephan Eckel

Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets recently donated 11,520 pounds of Red Delicious apples — more than eight pallets — that were distributed to a dozen different food banks and local nonprofits throughout Arizona. The apple donations are all part of an annual Take a Bite Out of Hunger collaboration that Bashas’ and Food City have with FirstFruits, which is based in Washington state.

“We all know this has been a tough year, and we feel fortunate to be able to continue making our annual apple donations, now more than ever,” said Joe Vargas, director of marketing for FirstFruits. “We are grateful

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., announced its 2021 scholarship recipients. Since 2018, the Ocean Mist Farms Academic Scholarship Program annually awards seven scholarships to recipients who demonstrate the guiding values of Ocean Mist Farms – integrity, quality, passion, and success – with $1,000 toward their college tuition.

“We are thrilled to announce our scholarship recipients for the class of 2021,” said Jonelle Wong, scholarship committee chairperson at Ocean Mist Farms. “At Ocean Mist Farms, one of the most rewarding things we do each

Climate change is a complex problem that has the world searching for solutions and, at a local level, consumers and intermediaries opting for products from industries that are transparent, verifiable and trustworthy regarding their manufacturing processes, production and distribution.

It is no longer the same to buy cosmetics that are tested on animals or to consume products that emit too much CO2 in their production. The data is clear: to stop the climate crisis, it is necessary to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

What can the agricultural industry do to be an active participant in this

KINGSTON, MA — The New England Produce Council celebrated the silver anniversary of its golf tournament Tuesday, July 20. About 135 golfers participated on a very hot and sunny day at the Indian Pond Country Club, here.

The winning team consisted of Barry Paul of Shaw's Supermarkets with Aris Pappas, Jamie Unglesbee and Brian Taylor of Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. Bo Lynch of Don Shapiro Inc. won the putting contest. Kevin Keough of Olivia's Organics won the men's closest to the pin, and Jodie Reardon of Shaw's Supermarkets won the women's closest to the pin. Mike Muccio of S. Strock & Co. won the