Red Sun Farms, a vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse grower with locations in Canada, the United States and Mexico, is responding to customer demands for locally grown produce with unprecedented levels of investment in its facilities.

In 2020, Red Sun Farms completed 27 acres of construction on a three-phase project totaling 63.8 acres in Kingsville, ON. Additionally, a second investment for Red Sun Farms included 18 acres of high-tech greenhouse farming, expanding Red Sun Farms' overall portfolio for this location to 42 acres. In Mexico it successfully completed a 25-acre expansion

The old saying “an apple a day” still rings true today when a healthy diet is so important for cancer prevention. Honeybear Brands, grower, packer and shipper of Pazazz brand apples, is partnering with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) for an engaging social media campaign allowing consumers to raise money for cancer research while challenging each other to eat like a superhero.

The Cancer Cruncher Challenge kicks off in February for National Cancer Prevention Month. Consumers are encouraged to upload their photo to the Pazazz superhero filter online and Honeybear Brands

Just as quick-service restaurants use enticing menu board images to drive sales of combo meals, double-meat burgers, jumbo-sized slushies and other selections, retail grocers are relying on the same concept to capture the attention of shoppers seeking a suitable side dish for their next prepared, at-home meal.

“If we suggestively sell a product in its end use, it just makes sense that shoppers are more likely to follow through with purchasing that item as part of their overall meal preparation,” said Andreas Trettin, marketing director for MountainKing, the Texas-based grower and packer

Target is giving $500 bonuses to all hourly team members in stores, distribution centers and our headquarters and field-based offices. In addition, all store directors, executive team leaders and salaried distribution center leaders (12,000 in total) will receive a bonus ranging from $1,000-$2,000 — that’s a $200 million investment.

"We’re so proud of our team," the company said in a statement. "They're the heart and soul of Target, showing up for one another and our guests—and making Target a safe and easy place to shop and work. And never has their dedication, resiliency, care and

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced the relaunch of its Homestyle Guacamole in a variety of new flavors, combining Fresh Del Monte’s high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle.

Fresh Del Monte’s Homestyle Guacamole has been revamped to bring fresher taste and flavor to consumers. A non-GMO product, the guacamole is made with 100 percent fresh Hass avocados and includes four unique and delicious flavors: Jalapeño

United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm event will take place online March 9-11. The event will feature a panel of marketing icons and past United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council Chairs Roger Pepperl, Cindy Jewell and Mark Munger for a fireside chat where they’ll share their perspectives on the past, present and future of fresh produce marketing.

“I count Roger and Cindy among my most respected industry friends and mentors,” said Munger, vice president of sales and marketing at 4Earth Farms and chair of United Fresh’s Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. “I’m looking