California Berry Cultivars Expands Premium Variety Portfolio with Castaic and Alhambra

These breakthrough additions join CBC’s established varieties Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas to create the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio addressing critical production challenges.

The FSMA 204 Deadline is Approaching—is Your Produce Operation Ready?

March 12, 2025 Fusionware

Fusionware’s platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details, and shipment records. This ensures end-to-end visibility across the supply chain, reducing the risk of missing or inaccurate data.

Game, Set, Match! Fresh Del Monte Serves Up Fresh, Delicious Smoothies as a Returning Gold Sponsor at 2025 Miami Open Tennis Tournament

As the exclusive produce provider of the 40th anniversary of the tournament, Fresh Del Monte is debuting its “Fresh Del Monte Courtside Smoothies” concession stand located at the Sunset Terrace, which will serve up three winning smoothie recipes, along with its signature fresh-cut fruit.

Kroger Creates New eCommerce Unit to Accelerate Online Growth

March 12, 2025 The Kroger Co.

As chief digital officer, Yael Cosset will continue to oversee technology and data for the company and expand his responsibilities to include the new eCommerce unit. 

Stater Bros. Lays Off Dozens of Clerks for the First Time in 89 Years

Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores for the first time in its 89-year history, blaming inflation and tariffs for its decision.