The Wonderful Company has again been named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, moving up six spots from its ranking last year to No. 85. Earning a spot on this highly coveted list is the result of candid and anonymous input from thousands of Wonderful Company employees attesting to the company’s extraordinary culture, leadership and relationship with its workers. It is the only company culture award that honors enterprises based on employees’ own assessments of how they are treated, and The Wonderful Company is the only agriculture enterprise included out of 100 honorees

Mexico exports 22.7 million boxes of table grapes annually, while 4.6 million boxes are sold in the national market. Those numbers have been growing exponentially as Mexican grapes have become highly in demand among consumers. A key advocate for the table grape industry is the Asociación Agrícola Local de Productores de Uva de Mesa (AALPUM), established in 1977 to unite Mexico's leading table grape producers. With a mission to expand the industry and enhance international trade, AALPUM has successfully positioned Mexican table grapes as a premium product in global markets.

As loaded potatoes trend, Fresh Solutions Network is sharing a six-minute solution from Side Delights. Side Delights Amazables! are premium a side dish solution composed of U.S. No. 1 grade Russet potatoes that microwave in only six minutes plus custom sauces. The portable, all-inclusive potato comes with a Loaded Baked Potato sauce by Litehouse. Gluten-free Amazables! are shelf-stable, so there is no need to refrigerate them, but they can be stored in the refrigerator if preferred. “Loaded potatoes are in the spotlight for their bold flavor, satiety, and mealtime flexibility. With Amazables

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, officially kicked off its spring season. With its annual migration north complete, the company’s transition to its spring-summer growing region — in Castroville and Salinas Valley, CA — is in full production. “The spring crop is looking great,” said Ben Wilson, commodity account manager. “If these first harvests are any indication of what our season will bring — it’s going to be a good one. With the exceptional quality we’re seeing, we expect a strong crop through the Easter holiday and beyond.” Easter is a big artichoke

Raley’s and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples to the Food Bank for Monterey County. This generous contribution was made possible by Raley’s customers who purchased select apples during January and February as part of a give-back initiative. The apples were shared at local school distribution site, Santa Rita Elementary School, as part of FirstFruits Farms’ Take a Bite Out of Hunger program. The program works with retailers across the nation to feature FirstFruits’ apples for consumer purchase. In turn, a percentage of these sales are used to donate

The former Gerawan Plant 2 facility located in Reedley, CA, historically leased by Prima Wawona, has been acquired by G2 Commercial Complex. The former Gerawan facility, once a cornerstone of the local agricultural landscape, will now be revitalized under G2‘s stewardship. The company plans to invest in upgrades and improvements to ensure the facility meets the highest standards of efficiency and quality. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for G2, as it aims to enhance its operational capabilities and further its commitment to providing top-quality cold storage to its customers