January is all about a fresh start, and the New York Apple Association has fresh ideas to ring in the new year and ensure that 2022 is an exceptional year for the state’s apple producers.

Throughout January, banner ads will feature registered dietitian Kelly Springer as she showcases healthy ways of enjoying New York apples.

FirstFruits Marketing added Stadelman Fruit as its partner for pear growing and distribution. The partnership officially began Jan. 4 with shipping on Jan. 10.

The Kroger Co. and Nuro announced an expanded collaboration to continue redefining the customer experience leveraging autonomous vehicles with the introduction of Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle.

In 2018, Kroger and Nuro announced a partnership to deliver fresh groceries with all-electric, autonomous vehicles.

Now in its 116th year in business, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. has a reputation in the Detroit produce scene that is second to none.

Located on the Detroit, Michigan Produce Terminal, the company serves local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers. Its distribution network reaches most of the United States and into Canada, and in 2022, the company plans to do even more there.

Born in Brooklyn but educated in the fine art and science of organics in California, veteran organic grower and salesman Robert Lichtenberg retired from San Francisco’s Earl’s Organic Produce in mid-December. He had spent 24 years with that well-known wholesaler, located on The SF Market, retiring as director of purchasing.

During his lengthy career, he split his time evenly between organic farming and wholesaling, following the rebirth of organic farming in the 1970s to its significant growth in the 21st Century.

Fragrance might not be the first thing on your mind when you’re comparing pictures of roses. But when you encounter fragrant roses as part of a real-life experience, the fragrance factor is intoxicating and unforgettable.

What is it about fragrance that stirs emotions so powerfully? Part of the answer lies in the nature of our sense of smell.