A Fresh Thyme Market store manager has been charged with embezzlement and using a computer to commit a crime for allegedly stealing at least $750,000 from one of the retailer's stores over the course of about a year.

Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2023-24 season with record per-tray returns forecast for green, organic green, SunGold and RubyRed kiwifruit.

The February forecast has green at a record $9.44 per tray, significantly up from last season’s final Orchard Gate Return of $5.78 per tray.

Forecast SunGold kiwi returns are also at a record level of $12.62 per tray, well above last season’s final OGR of $9.97, while organic SunGold kiwi is at $14.21.

Grupo Alta, the principal grower and agricultural leader of Divine Flavor, hosted La Escuela de Asociados, a two-day social event for all its farm workers in preparation for the upcoming season at its Don Mario vineyard in Jalisco, a location strategic for company’s grape program in the spring.

ZAG Technical Services, an award-winning IT consulting firm, specializing in information technology, cybersecurity and data analytics in the ag and food and beverage industries, is speaking on an expert panel at the AgSafe ACTIVATE24 annual conference in Monterey, CA.

Setting a smart meal prep routine that aligns with your family’s lifestyle can be a transformative step toward embracing more vibrant and healthy ingredients. It isn’t too complicated to get started, so let’s dive right in!

After years of loyal service, the chrysanthemum and lily box at Royal FloraHolland is ready for a new design. After an intensive process with various parties in the chain, the first new reusable flower boxes Fc520 arrived at the beginning of February.