Verdant Technologies announces the addition of produce industry veteran Harlan Ewert to the position of sales-director west, effective immediately.

With 2022 on the not-so-far horizon, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is strategizing for the year ahead by constantly seeking more markets both domestically and internationally for state growers to do business.

Retailers will have plenty of opportunity to boost pear categories during the month of December thanks to National Pear Month, which takes place all month long and World Pear Day which is happening on Saturday, Dec. 4. Stemilt marketing director, Brianna Shales explained that Stemilt’s one-of-kind approach to pears is what differentiates their pears from others, making the company a stand out at retail resulting in repeat purchases and delighted consumers.

Publix has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes, ranking No. 38 of 200 total companies and No. 3 of 16 in the retail and wholesale industry.

“Publix appreciates our military service members who have bravely served or currently serve in the United States Armed Forces,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “Veterans bring tremendous value to the workplace. We’re grateful for our veteran associates and for military personnel, at home and abroad.”

Discover the fresh flavor of these healthy fall recipes made possible by greenhouse growing.

Fall is officially here and that means we all get to enjoy the best healthy seasonal recipes! Depending on where you live, it may or may not feel like fall quite yet. Some parts of the country won’t see any autumn colors for another month or two, but that’s no reason to hold back on all your favorite fall comfort foods!

Baby potato category leader Tasteful Selections and RPE, its exclusive sales and marketing partner since Tasteful Selections planted its first potato in 2010, announced formation of a new entity, Tasteful Partners. As part of the arrangement, Tasteful Partners is acquiring RPE and closed on the sale last week.