JAZZ apples are joining an epic adventure thanks to an exclusive new partnership with the highly anticipated new DreamWorks Animation film, Spirit Untamed. The film, which arrives in theaters June 4, is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and includes an Emmy-winning TV series. 

Apples are core to the story narrative of Spirit Untamed, which will hopefully encourage children and families to eat more JAZZ apples and other healthy produce. With retail partners nationwide this spring, JAZZ

Walmart is committing to source 100 percent of the fresh produce and floral it sells in its produce departments from suppliers that adopt integrated pest management practices. The company is imagining mornings without orange juice, summer picnics without strawberries and holiday dinners without apple pie. "Such a future is possible if we don't take collective action to begin restoring pollinator habitats around the world," said, Martin Mundo, Walmart's senior vice president, general merchandise manager, produce and global produce sourcing.

"To help improve pollinator health and biodiversity

Wegmans has been named one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Wegmans has been on the list every year, and this year ranks No. 4. Target came in at 14, Nugget Market Inc. at 24 and Publix at 42.

According to the Great Place to Work, this year’s list is based on survey responses from more than half a million employees rating their workplace culture on various elements. These include trust, caring, and

In its initial forecast for the 2021 season, the Chilean Citrus Committee of ASOEX estimates a 6 percent increase in citrus exports, encompassing navels, lemons, and easy peelers (clementines and mandarins). With a total citrus forecast of 387,000 tons, Chile expects to ship roughly 85 percent of all volume to the U.S. market.

As in previous seasons, growth will continue to be driven by the easy peeler category, with a projected 7 percent increase for clementines (rising to 55,000 tons) and an 11 percent increase for mandarins (up to 145,000 tons).  This estimated double-digit growth for

Braga Fresh promoted Heather Fuller to vice president of sales. Fuller has been with the company more than five years, most recently as the senior director of sales.  In her new role, she will spearhead sales initiatives and lead customer relations.

Fuller’s career in fresh produce has focused on the organic channel for the last decade, working for family-owned farming companies. "Her customer-centric approach and ability to adapt to the constant change in the marketplace has made her an integral part of the sales management team,” said Peter Cling, senior vice president of operations.

“Heat

Center for Growing Talent by PMA has announced the newest addition to a suite of development opportunities for produce and floral industry young professionals. The new offering is a 12-month online certificate program focused on Management Fundamentals for Young Professionals developed in partnership with The University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education program.  The certificate, sponsored by Oppy, is the first step for young professionals in the industry to build essential management knowledge and skills to advance their careers in the produce and floral industries.  

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