In April, New York state hit a big number in its increasing effort to protect dwindling farmland.

The question is whether what the state government is doing, and what many other states are also trying to accomplish, is enough to reverse a trend that is seeing much of the nation’s farmland in jeopardy of being sold and turned into something else.

With the West Mexico vegetable season in the rearview mirror and the Sonoran table grape crop wrapping up later this month, Nogales, AZ-based grower-distributor Divine Flavor will shift its focus to the summer programs starting in Central Mexico and Baja California to complement its year-round portfolio.

Smith’s Farm has established itself as a premier vegetable grower on the East Coast, but as it strives to continually increase efficiency in its operations, it is embracing technology and business partnerships to offer the best service possible to its customers.

U.S. elementary and secondary schools serve more than 30 million meals to kids each day, making K-12 schools large-volume, consistent, dependable foodservice buyers. They shape food preferences for kids who are three markets in one: current produce consumers, future consumers and influencer consumers.   

Morning Kiss Organic is comprised of DiSilva Fruit, Gold Bell and Arrowfarms, a family of companies proudly serving New England and the Northeast for the last 50 years. Utilizing a state-of-the-art production facility located within the heart of New England’s major food hub, Morning Kiss Organic is committed to providing solutions and value for its retail partners and consumers. These facilities are used for packaging all varieties of potatoes, onions, citrus, vegetables and other commodities.

Fresh Express, the brand leader in value added salads, is honoring National Caesar salad Day (July 4) by bringing back its Caesar Celebration promotion. With three of its Caesar salad kits ranking in the top 10 bestsellers for the value-added salad category, Fresh Express knows Caesar. For the second year running, consumers are invited to join an online and social contest celebrating Caesar, Ame