Kreher Family Farms and W.D. Henry & Sons Inc. have entered into a strategic alliance, combining Kreher’s ability to provide value-added products and services with Henry’s premium-quality fresh produce and floral products.

Today, more than ever, providing premium-quality, safe and healthy food choices for consumers is a priority for retailers, restaurants and other foodservice companies. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of a food supply chain that is diverse and resilient. Working together, these two family farms can provide healthy food options to more people in more

Food trends come and go, but Brussels sprouts are here to stay. Not only do these cruciferous vegetables play nice with other tasty foods, but they are low in calories and full of health benefits. Brussels sprouts are rich in antioxidants and high in fiber and vitamins, especially vitamins K and C.

"Thanks to creative chefs, online and at home, Brussels sprouts versatility and adaptability to any dish has been getting the attention it deserves," said Oscar Guzman, director of marketing and sales for Progressive Produce.

Beginning in February, Progressive will promote Brussels sprouts recipes

Meijer is on track to complete implementation of the Flashfood food waste reduction program this year. While also cutting down on in-store food waste, the initiative allows customers to purchase food nearing its sell-by date – like meat, produce, seafood, deli and bakery products – at up to 50 percent off on the Flashfood app, and then pick them up at Meijer stores.

"Minimizing in-store food waste is the right thing to do for our communities and our customers," said Don Sanderson, group vice president of Foods for Meijer. "We're pleased to expand our relationship with Flashfood throughout our

The produce industry is an inherently stress-filled world. This pressure can take its toll, impacting your health, relationships, and performance. Leadership coach Wendy McManus has a program to help busy produce professionals like you manage that stress and minimize its impact.

McManus is now offering Mental Fitness Boot Camp in partnership with Positive Intelligence Inc. Mental fitness is defined as your ability to handle life’s challenges with a positive, rather than a negative mindset. Participants in the seven-week Mental Fitness Boot Camp start to retrain their brains to more

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced Kellen Stailey Martin has joined the company as vice president of marketing.

With over 15 years of experience in the produce industry, Martin’s expertise ranges from marketing and product development to sales and merchandising. Most recently Martin served as vice president of marketing for Grimmway Farms, leading both marketing and merchandising teams across North America. Prior to Grimmway, Martin held leadership roles

The damage from what south Texas produce professionals will know as the infamous freeze of St. Valentine’s week started with a hard freeze that began on the night of Feb. 14. The Texas produce industry has deemed the event the “Valentine’s Day massacre for the fruit and vegetable industry of south Texas.” Cold continued off and on through that week, with more freezing temperatures forecast for the night of Feb. 18-19.

Those who could be reached Feb. 18 unanimously indicated that it would be several days until the Texas industry had a better understanding of the extent of damage.

Tommy Hanka