Organically Grown Company, a Northwest-based organic produce wholesaler, distributor, and grower marketer, introduced a brand update featuring a fresh take on its logo, truck-wraps, packaging, website and more.

The 42-year-old company embarked on brand refresh work in 2019, one year after launching the Sustainable Food and Agriculture Perpetual Purpose Trust and becoming the first company in the United States to transition to Trust ownership. OGC has established its new governance and is adapting to a changing market with a renewed commitment to independence and mission into perpetuity. This

There is, perhaps, no more important issue in the produce industry today than the safety of our fresh fruits and vegetables. The work to ensure consumers can safely enjoy such nutritious food can often feel daunting and fulfilling at the same time, with constant changes in the regulatory and legal environment and the development of new technologies changing the way produce is processed, packaged, and delivered. Emerging technology and science developments, coupled with consumers’ evolving preferences and buying behaviors, create an even greater need for ongoing professional development in

GR Fresh, which is based in McAllen, TX, recently added a new salesman and strengthened its position in the Nogales, AZ, import and distribution business.

Tony Incaviglia has announced the hiring of Michael Lisitano. Lisitano grew up in the Boston produce business, but he has worked in Nogales for about 15 years, most recently for Del Campo.

Michael Lisitano, age 48, said, “I’m super excited to be starting with this team.” He was familiar with GR Fresh owners, and meeting with them prior to his taking this new position “checked all the boxes.”

The Gonzalez-family GR Fresh grower-owners are

The Kroger Co. announced its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves.

Kroger announces new diversity, equity and inclusion plan, focusing on 10 immediate actions to advance and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the company serves.

"As America's grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as an employer, grocery provider and community

Wonderful Pistachios announced its annual North America retail sales have surpassed the $1 billion milestone, making it the first brand in The Wonderful Company portfolio to have reached this breakthrough. With a robust and growing number of product offerings, the premium nut brand is poised for ongoing success with consumers continuing to look for healthy snacking options.

The success of Wonderful Pistachios can be attributed to a variety of specific factors, including the popularity of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, which, according to IRI data, is currently America’s fastest-growing snack

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic apple, is pleased to announce the completion of the 2020 Arctic apple harvest, its largest to date.

The apples were harvested in Washington state, where 1,350 acres of Arctic apple orchards are planted. The Arctic Golden harvest yielded approximately 8,400 bins or almost 8 million pounds. The Arctic Granny harvest recently concluded and yielded approximately 5,500 bins or 5 million pounds. This is twice the size of the 2019 harvest and is attributed to an increase in harvestable acreage from last year and the trees