Equitable Food Initiative launched an awareness campaign for Farmworker Women’s Health Week, spotlighting the unique health challenges faced by women in the agricultural workforce and promoting resources that empower them to take charge of their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The week coincides with National Women’s Health Week May — 11–17 —and was created by the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 26 percent of farmworkers are women, performing physically demanding labor in fields and packing facilities. Typically, women

Honeybear Brands' fresh-picked 2025 apple crop from Chile has arrived. With popular varieties like Honeycrisp and the exclusive Pazazz now reaching U.S. retailers, consumers can enjoy flavorful, fresh apples throughout the spring and summer seasons. This year’s imported produce season kicked off with a wide array of both conventional and organic varieties, including Gala, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp, along with Bartlett and Bosc pears. Honeybear’s fan-favorite Pazazz apple also returns, delivering premium taste and eating quality at a time when many domestic apples begin to

The 2025 Michigan asparagus season is officially under way, bringing thick, tender spears with exceptional flavor to market. Growers across the state are reporting excellent quality, just in time for consumers looking to incorporate fresh, locally grown vegetables into their meals. With over 100 farm families dedicated to producing high-quality asparagus for markets across the United States, Michigan continues to lead the charge in meeting the demands of today’s shoppers. In response to the continued evolution of consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory

Officials at Collotti and Sons have a simple mission: Stay on plan and meet the expectations of customers who have counted on the company’s consistency for a half century. The Philadelphia-based produce company has thrived for more than five decades by making sure its customers get the right product mix, the best prices and quality and the excellent service that goes with it. “Our job is simply to take care of everyone we work with,” said Jack Collotti Jr., the long-time president of the company. “We handle a bit of everything in the produce industry, from strawberries, raspberries

Online grocery sales continue to grow with April’s total sales reaching $9.8 billion, a 15.2 percent increase compared to last year and the ninth consecutive month above $9.5 billion, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. The steady run of positive results, largely fueled by delivery, highlights how customer preferences are evolving due to a combination of aggressive promotions and the increased availability of services that help shoppers save both time and money. Delivery led the growth for April, reaching $4.2 billion in sales with a 29

Longevity. It is a great thing, especially when operating in the hyper-competitive produce business and need to maintain relationships with companies over generations. Officials at M. Levin and Co. abide by the philosophy that to stay in business and thrive an organization has to go a step beyond what the other guys do. “We like to think we have outlived some of our competition due to our family’s immense sense of pride that we have in our business,” said Tracie Levin, the company’s controller and a fourth-generation member of the family. “We strive to provide the best products along with the