Big Red Berries: Two New Red Raspberries Hit the Market

The Cornell AgriTech berry breeding program has released two new red raspberry varieties, crimson beauty and crimson blush. These add to three previous Cornell “crimson series” raspberry releases: crimson treasure, crimson giant and crimson night.

Zespri is #1 Selling Kiwi Brand with Zespri Sungold Driving the Growth

October 3, 2024 Zespri Group, LTD.

In addition to driving awareness of Zespri Kiwifruit, Zespri’s in-store displays, digital programs and incentives propelled shoppers to purchase Zespri’s Kiwifruit, keeping the Zespri brand in the #1 position across the category in terms of total sales and total dollar growth.

With Free School Meal Participation Up Statewide, California Schools Celebrate Serving More Local Fruits and Vegetables During Farm to School Month

October 3, 2024 The Center for Ecoliteracy

Just in time for Farm to School Month this October, campuses across the state celebrate their impact on child nutrition as they serve more school meals featuring California-grown fruits and vegetables. New data shows student participation in California’s free “School Meals for All” program increased by 42 million meals in the 2023–2024 school year. 

Birdzi Enhances Access to Its Customer Intelligence Platform Through Partnership With Armeta Analytics

October 3, 2024 Birdzi

Armeta will facilitate the onboarding of Birdzi’s retail customers through a simplified integration process that makes it easier for Birdzi customers to make use of the company’s industry-leading customer engagement tools and personalized marketing solutions, including VISPER Live. 

Save A Lot Rolls Out Automated Solution for FSMA 204 Food Traceability

October 3, 2024 Save A Lot

The advancement marks a significant step forward in Save A Lot’s ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of food safety and transparency for its Retail Partners. RTN will enable Save A Lot suppliers to easily transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code, every time a shipment is sent to one of Save A Lot’s eight distribution centers.