There are so many reasons for parents to feel good about including Michigan apples in their children’s back-to-school meal and snack routines, according to Michigan Apples’ Official Dietitian, Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN.

CalFlowers Fun 'N Sun Convention: All About Flowers kicked off on Monday Aug. 29. Old friends and new contacts reveled in Victorian grandeur at Hotel del Coronado as the floral industry reunited for the 3 day event.

At this point it seems almost inevitable. The United States is barreling toward a full-fledged recession.

With a recession comes consumers hunt for a cheaper way to eat, which can negatively impact produce sales.  According to ProduceIQ, however, record heat is causing some supply challenges and many commodity prices have remained elevated.

With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service to 15 more stores in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee, beginning Aug. 29. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for free.

The launch of this service comes just in time to make fall and holiday shopping even easier.

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, has released its statement of principles for consideration of the 2023 Farm Bill.