Month: June 2024

California Giant Berry Farms Forecasts Strong Pacific Northwest Blueberry Supplies 

June 25, 2024 California Giant Berry Farms

The Pacific Northwest blueberry season has officially begun, with strong conventional harvests out of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia with all regions reporting excellent flavor and size. Likewise, organic harvests are underway and ramping up stateside—with premium fruit being reported. Peak volumes of conventional and organic fruit will be available throughout the month of July, with an abundance of blueberries available through early-September.   …

Wholesum Shares 2023 Sustainability Journey in Annual Conscientious Company Report

June 25, 2024 Wholesum

Wholesum, a premier 100% organic grower and shipper of Fair Trade Certified fresh produce has announced the release of its 2023 Conscientious Company Report, Rooted in Authenticity. The report uses Wholesum’s values as the framework for presenting results of the company’s sustainability efforts in four areas: organic integrity, responsible agriculture, Fair Trade impact, and advancement towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for the fiscal year 2023. …

BLOOM FRESH Conducts its First-Ever Open Day in China – the World’s Leading Breeder of Table Grapes

June 25, 2024 BLOOM FRESH International

BLOOM FRESH, the world’s largest premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, conducted its first-ever table grape Open Day in China in early June. Over 80 guests attended the event which was held in Yunnan province and showcased the significance of the Chinese market for BLOOM FRESH and the company’s commitment to innovation in grape cultivation. …

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Announces its 2024 Award Recipients

June 24, 2024 Sodexo

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholars and Heroes of Everyday Life. Five students and five Sodexo employees will receive a $5,000 grant to continue their work to fight food insecurity within their communities. Top award recipients were honored at the Annual Sodexo Charity Classic presented by PepsiCo in Marco Island, FL. …

Favor Delivery and Feeding Texas Launch Summer Meals Campaign

June 24, 2024 Favor

Favor Delivery, the only delivery app by and for Texans, announced a giving campaign to donate up to 200,000 meals to Feeding Texas, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization. Now through July 31, Favor will donate the equivalent of 10 meals to Feeding Texas for every delivery completed, giving customers an easy way to help fight summer hunger in Texas every time they use Favor. Feeding Texas consists of a network of 20 local member food banks across the state – with $2.50 equaling the cost of 10 meals for those in need, the total donation could amount to up to $50,000. …