Brighter Bites hosted its third annual Summer Luncheon in support of programming in Monterey County. During the event, guests were presented information on the impact made within the community, serving over 5,600 elementary school children with 20 pounds of fresh produce per week along with nutrition education lessons and engaging food experiences. Held June 3 at the Club at Pasadera, the luncheon brought together over 160 community members, donors and local produce industry leaders for an inspiring afternoon filled with good food, heartfelt remarks and family testimonials highlighting the

The Foundation for Fresh Produce appointed Dr. Jelena Gligorijević as its chief medical officer, a new position created to expand the influence of the produce industry within the global health and medical communities. Gligorijević is a distinguished, practicing medical doctor and nutrition specialist with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, academic instruction and public health advocacy, with a particular focus on preventive medicine, nutrition therapy and global health promotion. As the founding head of the Department of Nutrition at the University Clinical Center of

When it comes to summer bridal bouquets, nothing captures the romance and beauty of the season quite like David Austin Wedding Roses. Their signature ruffled petals, soft fragrance and timeless elegance make them the perfect choice for any wedding style. Alexandra Farms curated its favorite summer bridal bouquets, with everything from classic ivory, dreamy pastel palettes to bold pops of color. Ranging from modern and sculptural to artful and expressive, each of these bouquets is designed to inspire brides to choose an arrangement that complements their gown and captivates their guests

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and for failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval. The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry: Munoz Fresh Produce LLC

Zespri’s forecast for the 2025-26 season has the kiwifruit marketer on track to deliver strong value to growers in another record crop year. CEO Jason Te Brake said average returns for green, sweet green, organic green and organic SunGold kiwifruit are now forecast to exceed last year’s record. “This reflects this season’s increased yields, improvements in our green and RubyRed fruit size, and additional SunGold kiwifruit and RubyRed kiwifruit volume from newly producing orchards," he said. “We have another bumper crop of more than 200 million trays from New Zealand this season and our sales

Edward L. Myrick Produce has successful operations in Florida, Georgia and Michigan, working with chain stores and wholesalers all around the United States and Canada. While the Michigan operations are only a few years old, the company has found success there and it’s helped it turn into a year-round supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2025, the first half of the year has proven to be solid for the company.