With more than 117 years of providing excellent service, and led by owners Jake and Drew Billmeyer, who took over the reins from their father, Chris Billmeyer, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons remains a go-to company for produce by many.

Operating on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, and being the original produce house on the market, the company’s distribution network reaches most of the United States and parts of Canada, with a larger presence in Toronto in recent years.

In response to heavy rains impacting both Central and Southern Chile, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association said they are assessing damage in growing areas and the impact on water storage and irrigation infrastructure, as well as evaluating support actions to communities impacted by the rain.

The New England Produce Council Inc. has introduced its inaugural Leadership Development Program, aimed at empowering aspiring produce and floral managers to excel in today's industry landscape.

Currently delivering an excellent season shaped by nearly 20 years leading the organic Canadian greenhouse category, OriginO presents a new look alongside its sales and marketing partner Oppy, as it heads to Organic Produce Summit.

Although it may be a bit early for any super discount melon ads, it is timely to start planning them now.

Michigan is home to farmers growing a wide variety of crops and leads the U.S. in the production of asparagus, black and cranberry beans, cucumbers, tart cherries, Niagara grapes and squash.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development note that the state’s agriculture contributes more than $104.7 billion annually to the state’s economy, second only to California. While farms range in size, the majority of the medium and larger growers are generational farms, while newer farmers tend to be smaller.