Whole Foods Market will open two new locations in New York City of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location, a 10,000-square-foot store located in the East Village’s StuyTown development, will open May 14. The second location, an 8,500-square-foot store in Hell’s Kitchen, will open June 4. Both locations are designed to bring the fresh, high-quality ingredients to customers with a convenience that fits their fast-paced urban lifestyles. Additionally, the StuyTown location will include a Juice & Java venue, offering coffee, tea, juices, smoothies

Vick Family Farms has its seed beds in on approximately 9,000 acres of crops and now is working them daily just waiting for planting to begin in May. “The weather is nice right now in North Carolina with much warmer days and some rainfall,” said Charlotte D. Vick, partner/sales and marketing manager for the Wilson, NC-based company. In addition to sweet potatoes, the company is offering sweet corn again in 2025 and will be adding yellow corn to its offerings. “We will have bi-color, which is the most popular, and yellow the end of June with a target of July 4,” Vick said. “Corn has germinated

At B&W Quality Growers, we’ve spent over 155 years perfecting the art of growing the world’s most distinctive leafy greens—and now, we’re adding a long-awaited standout to our collection: Baby Green Kale. Touted as The Missing Leaf in Our Nutrient-Rich Collection, Baby Green Kale delivers all the powerful health benefits of traditional kale in a softer, more approachable form. With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture, this versatile green is designed for chefs and culinary creators looking to add a nutritional punch without the bitterness often associated with mature kale. A

Markon has hired Doug Fisher as the new director of multi-unit sales. A seasoned leader with deep roots in California’s Salinas Valley, Fisher brings more than three decades of produce industry experience. After graduating from Salinas High School, Fisher went on to study in San Diego and Fresno before returning home to begin his produce career as a broker. Fisher’s journey through the fresh produce world has taken him from the fields of Salinas to the Rockies, where he opened and operated a foodservice produce warehouse in Bozeman, MT. He returned to Salinas to join Pro*Act, eventually

Spring's typical roller coaster temperatures look likely to continue across the coastal California fields as we move through April. As low pressure systems pass mainly to the north, they bring cooler temperatures along with a heavy marine layer and drizzle to the fields. The cooler temperatures will slow growth rates while increasing mold, mildew and disease pressure in these stands. Broccoli production is currently showing some purple cast in the cold temperatures. Some customers have been inquiring about the cause of the purple cast on the crowns. Purpling can occur in broccoli under

CMI Sales Manager Sarah Barkley has officially qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games, ranking No. 8 in the world in her division. This is an exceptional achievement and a powerful testament to Barkley’s grit, dedication and unmatched skill in the sport of CrossFit. Each year, hundreds of thousands of athletes from around the globe compete in the CrossFit Open, the first stage in the road to the games. In Barkley’s age group alone, over 9,000 athletes participated worldwide. The CrossFit Semifinals serve as the second qualifying stage on the road to the 2025 CrossFit Games. The top 125 athletes