As the Pacific Northwest emerges from some of the most intense climatic conditions in recent years, Oppy has a positive outlook for the upcoming Orchard View cherry season.

Bolthouse Farms and Starbucks entered into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh. The employees that support the business will also transition to Bolthouse Farms later this year upon close of the transaction.

Lipman Family Farms CEO Kent Shoemaker intends to retire in 2023 after 13 years at the helm of the company. Shoemaker will remain in his role until a successor has been confirmed and fully transitioned.

As the 2022 New Jersey spring produce season was getting started, Sonny Boy Produce added a familiar name to the company.

“We’ve teamed up with my uncle Bob Consalo,” Thomas Consalo, president of Sonny Boy Produce, told The Produce News at the end of April. “He’s come aboard for this spring. He started in late March, and he’s a vice president, doing sales and marketing for the most part.”

Bob Consalo, 58, “brings at least 40 years experience in the business,” said Thomas Consalo.

The transition from winter to spring and summer crops has begun, and the product quality and markets are looking very good. The summer, with its warmer weather, is salad time. Plan to spruce up and expand your lettuce, cucumber, celery and tomato sections now.

After a busy week, cooking dinner can be the last thing on your mind and most likely you’ve got your favorite go-to restaurants that you call for takeout. Try this super easy-to-make Thai Coconut Curry Chicken recipe that tastes JUST as good as ordering out but is full of fresh ingredients and vegetables.