Avocados From Mexico Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2021

March 10, 2021 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number one selling brand of Avocados in the U.S., has not only been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021, but also has been recognized as the top #1 innovator in the Branding category.

One Year After Lockdown, Study Shows Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Fresh Tomato Markets

The Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at University of Arizona has gathered data that shows how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the fresh tomato industry.

Kroger Expands Partnership with 80 Acres Farms to 316 Stores

March 10, 2021 80 Acres Farms

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and 80 Acres Farms bring farm-fresh produce to customers across Ohio. Today, the companies are growing their partnership to reach more shoppers in the Midwest – both in store and online.

John Shuman Named Vidalia Onion Grower of the Year

March 10, 2021 Vidalia® Onion Committee

John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms, Cobbtown, Ga., has been named the 2020 Grower of the Year by the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) in recognition of Shuman’s contributions to the industry for more than 25 years.

Stemilt Celebrates Retail Dietitians Through Revamped Crunch Circle Program

March 10, 2021 Stemilt

On a mission to cultivate people and delight consumers through excellence, Stemilt decided to focus on one special group to delight this week: the retail dietitian. In honor of National Dietitian Day on March 10, Stemilt celebrated the elite group through Stemilt’s newly revamped Crunch Circle program.