Whole Foods Market Unveils New Pollinator Health Policy for Fresh Produce & Floral

December 19, 2023 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market announced a new pollinator policy for its Fresh Produce and Floral purchasing to support pollinators in recognition of the critical role they play in our food system and the environment. The company has long championed pollinator health through its commitment to organic agriculture, which prohibits toxic persistent pesticides.

KT Produce Joins FreshEdge

December 19, 2023 FreshEdge

KT Produce, a produce distribution company based out of Lowell, Arkansas, joined FreshEdge, a family of best-in-class fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners.

CMI Orchards Announces Dynamic New Leadership Changes to Support Company Growth

December 19, 2023 CMI Orchards

In an era of major growth, CMI Orchards is proud to announce several high-powered new leadership changes. Bob Mast, President of CMI, highlights the crucial role of the new leadership team in sustaining the company’s upward trajectory.

GLOBALG.A.P. North America Announces First Latin American Banana Imports Covered by Produce Handling Assurance Certification

December 19, 2023 GLOBALG.A.P. North America

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is pleased to announce that North American retailers seeking packhouse-level food safety certification for suppliers in Latin America now have the option of GLOBALG.A.P.’s Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard.

Proven Winners ColorChoice SUGAR SHACK Cephalanthus awarded PHS Award Gold Medal

December 18, 2023 Spring Meadow Nursery

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has included Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sugar Shack® buttonbush (Cephalanthus) in its 2024 list of Gold Medal Plants.