LGMA: Data Shows Lettuce Farmers are Complying with New Water Requirements

Last year the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement approved significant changes to improve the safety of water used in farming leafy greens. These updates are now in place throughout the California leafy greens industry and represent a further strengthening of what were already the most stringent measures required of any produce commodity.

PMA Announces Third Impact Award Laureate: Al Romero of 99 Cents Only Stores

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has released the third and final Impact Award Winner and they are recognizing Al Romero, senior merchandising manager at 99 Cents Only stores, for his work bringing greater access to produce in his urban Los Angeles community.

Potato Sales at Retail Remain Strong

October 2, 2020 Potatoes USA

Since public health restrictions for COVID-19 were put in place, potato sales at retail have been well above historical levels. This has continued throughout the summer, even as some of these restrictions have been relaxed. For the period from March 16 – September 6, 2020, sales of potatoes have been up every week, and the total value and volume are up 22% over the same period in 2019.

D’Arrigo California Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month With a 21 Year Partnership of ‘Growing’ For Prevention

October 2, 2020 D’Arrigo California

To raise awareness a pink ribbon adorns the packaging and cartons of D’Arrigo California products under the Andy Boy® label that you find in grocery stores and restaurants domestically and internationally. It is D’Arrigo California’s goal to ‘grow’ prevention through education, and find a cure for breast cancer during our lifetime.

Pop Up Grocer Announces Your Brand to be Featured at Brooklyn Location Opening October 2020

October 2, 2020 New York Apple Sales

Pop Up Grocer,​ the world’s first-ever traveling pop-up grocery store, will bring its roster of innovative consumer brands to New York this fall for a month-long residency in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Opening October 2nd through November 1st, Pop Up Grocer will showcase a select group of qualifying brands, vetted by founder Emily Schildt and the Pop Up Grocer team, including Yes! Apples, a women-owned and New York-grown apple brand that is sweetening life one apple.​