Fresh Direct Produce Announces Passing of Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee

March 31, 2020 Fresh Direct Produce

“We are disheartened to share with you the news that Kam Chiu Lee (Kam, Chiu gor), our dear friend, spirit leader, and a Co-founder of Fresh Direct Produce, passed away peacefully on March 24th at VGH after his short battle with cancer. ”

Netflix and Grill: Van Groningen & Sons’ California Sweet Corn Season around the Corner

As Americans across the nation are starting to adjust to life at home, quarantine is about to get a little sweeter with the start of California Sweet Corn set for mid-April.

PRO*ACT Offering Fresh Produce Boxes to Communities During a Time of ‘Social Distancing’

March 31, 2020 PRO*ACT

PRO*ACT distributors are bringing Direct-to-Consumer produce boxes to their communities through partnerships with foodservice outlets, online ordering, and curbside pickup. Customers looking to avoid crowds are ordering pre-packed boxes of fruit or vegetables that will feed a family of four for a week and receive them directly at their vehicle outside restaurants and distributor facilities.

COVID-19 Crisis Shines Light on Food Chain Weaknesses

March 31, 2020 AGTools

AGTools offers promising tool to help strengthen the supply chain within the produce market.

Brighter Bites Partners with FreshPoint Dallas to Continue Produce Distributions during COVID-19 Pandemic

March 31, 2020 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites in Dallas is continuing to ensure its families receive the fresh produce and nutrition education they were on schedule to receive this semester, even as Dallas experiences the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis.