As part of its overall $500,000 commitment towards local community organizations dedicated to racial equality and advancing diversity and inclusion, The GIANT Co. today announced $100,000 in funding to six more groups.

A total of $50,000 is being donated to five local YWCA chapters to support their missions of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and freedom. YWCA Lancaster is receiving a $25,000 donation towards its new Center for Racial and Gender Equity, which will focus on community engagement, training and education, and research and advocacy throughout

California Giant Berry Farm’s 13-week digital fundraiser, Spreading Smiles, has culminated to $40,000 distributed to 13 non-profit organizations throughout the greater Pajaro Valley area.

Due to restrictions around in-person events, California Giant’s annual fundraiser events and other activities throughout the year that support its communities’ non-profits had to be re-imagined.

“California Giant has always been invested in our neighbors. With an emphasis on giving back and putting smiles on the faces who really need it, we were not going to let this year’s new restrictions prevent our

Stemilt’s innovative approach to cultivating people and delighting consumers continues to grow with the latest addition to their tech family: Pip the Chatbot. The automated computer program is an Artificial Intelligence feature that allows users who visit Stemilt.com a way to ask questions and converse with a Stemilt expert. 

“Stemilt’s mission is to delight consumers and one way we do that is ensuring we provide the best customer service,” explains Brianna Shales, senior marketing manager at Stemilt. “Pip the Chatbot is an excellent addition to Stemilt.com and contributes to a personal

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) President and CEO, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, will represented North America, alongside other global leaders, during the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV) launch event on Tuesday, Dec.15.

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV), with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) serving as the lead agency for the year-long celebration in collaboration with other associated organizations and bodies.

“The Produce for Better Health Foundation is honored to

Generation Farms (generationfarms.com), the smallest big company in produce, continues its expansion with the addition of respected produce industry veteran Mike Thomas to the newly created position of General Manager.

Thomas began his produce career over 30 years ago as a third-generation vegetable grower at his family’s Florida produce company. Over the years, he has excelled in every aspect of the business, from growing and production to packaging, distribution and sales, which gives him the breadth and depth of experience necessary to oversee Generation Farms’ continued growth.

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Oppy has significantly expanded its imported cherry program from Chile, Argentina and New Zealand, doubling volumes to cater to increasing market demand.

The leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world now offers nearly year-round availability thanks to its increasingly popular domestic cherry program from California and Oregon. Chile remains the cornerstone of Oppy’s imported program, with promotable volumes expected from December to January 2021.

“Thanks to an excellent growing season, we are seeing fantastic quality cherries with higher than normal