August marks the beginning of Medjool date harvest season, and Bard Valley Natural Delights is primed for a successful harvest season this year. To support the brand’s growth, the company has also expanded internally with strategic additions to its sales and marketing staff.

California was hit with rain in the northern berry regions, which has impacted production. This could temporarily slow some strawberry promotions. Although rain is welcomed and definitely needed for crops, it can also disrupt the harvesting and packing process.

Ahold Delhaize announces that Jan Ernst de Groot has been appointed as chief sustainability officer. In this newly created role, he will be accountable for the success of Ahold Delhaize’s integral vision, strategy and goals relative to all aspects of environmental sustainability, healthy eating, social impact, ethics, human rights and governance.  

Developing a deeper understanding of fresh avocado shoppers purchase trends and behaviors helps marketers and retailers create strategies that grow sales of fresh Hass avocados. In the constantly evolving retail marketplace, market dynamics are influenced by shopper purchase behaviors and characteristics.

Tanimura & Antle, added Kristin Daley to its board of directors, replacing retiring director William Gisvold.   

Consumers have yet another reason to choose the Pink Lady brand when shopping for apples. For the first time in the global brand’s history, the fruit was named Best Apple in the 2022 Healthy Snack Awards from Good Housekeeping in the Powerhouse Produce category.