This summer, with plans to host the expo in Los Angeles, the state’s limitations on larger indoor gatherings has forced United Fresh to, once again, reimagine a new solution for connecting the produce supply chain.

Bolstered by the success of its virtual events throughout the past year, United Fresh will host Reimagine Conversations. With 25 sessions offered across five topical tracks, including food safety, marketing, supply chain, retail-foodservice and more, there is an event every business day this June for professionals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Each of the five Reimagine

The 2021 cherry crop is shaping up nicely so far, according to Rochelle Bohm, brand manager for CMI Orchards in Wenatchee, WA. “Timing looks to be a little later than last year by about six days, which could make early June supply a challenge,” said Bohm, adding that it was a healthy crop in general with a good spread so far between all the growing districts. “This keeps us confident that we will be able to manage the harvest well, along with keeping good consistent quality flowing through the supply pipeline.” CMI is one of many Northwest cherry shippers excited for a strong crop that is

Gem Tomato Sales Inc. began in 1982 with offices in Arkansas, Florida and Michigan, marketing and promoting fresh market vine-ripened summertime tomatoes. In 1999, Gary Margolis, president of the company, teamed with Triple M Farms owners Wendell Moffatt and James Meeks and both businesses skyrocketed.

With the Arkansas tomato harvest approaching, both companies are ready to capitalize on the growing demand for tomatoes.

“With more people staying at home, the retail demand for tomatoes has been very strong,” Margolis said. “More people are shopping and trying new recipes, and that has led

The Southeast Produce Council’s Executive Committee convened in early May and expressed full support of the recently announced merger between the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, which will consolidate to create a new global trade association.

Since its inception in 1999, SEPC’s mission has remained steadfast in promoting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, specifically in the 10 Southeastern states it represents. There are many solutions that are needed to advance our industry into the future, and the SEPC applauds PMA and United Fresh for

The GIANT Company — a company of Ahold Delhaize USA — family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN’S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTIN’S Direct. The omni-channel retailer proudly serves millions of people across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The produce department, led by Chris Keetch, director of floral and produce, has served its customers with aplomb and bravery during the pandemic.  

Sightings Salutes: The GIANT Company is sponsored by Dole.

As it approaches the summer with no rain in the forecast, California is experiencing its second dry year in a row, which has resulted in the declaration of a drought emergency and fears that next year will be worse. The fallowing of farmland this summer and next year appears to be an inevitability.

Jeanine Jones, interstate resources manager for the California Department of Water Resources, said the hydrological conditions are such that only a very wet 2022 water year (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022) could alleviate the situation. California faced similar conditions during its last drought, 2012