Enjoy a simple, rustic French dish with the most vibrant, fresh tomatoes!

Del Rey Avocado Co., a California-based, family-owned packing operation, is now digitally managing suppliers and vendors using Highland Hub software from Highland Ag Solutions.

Three Publix officers have been promoted, effective Jan. 1, 2022, to support the company’s growth and expanding initiatives: Chris Haake, business development director of grocery retail support, will be promoted to vice president of replenishment and purchasing support; Kyle Davis, director of warehousing, will be promoted to vice president of distribution; and Merriann Metz, vice president, general counsel and secretary, will be promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Fresh berry leader Driscoll’s has partnered with Think Beyond Plastic to launch an inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge, which aims to stimulate new recycling processes and the development of alternatives to conventionally used field plastics. Innovators, entrepreneurs, research institutes, start-ups and institutions are encouraged to submit applications for innovative solutions, and winners will have the opportunity to pilot their innovations in a commercial environment.

The Idaho Potato crop is not as big as reported yesterday.  Things changed during harvest dramatically and the yields were far below what was anticipated.  For the best information please discuss with your Idaho shipper or distributor/wholesaler/repacker.

In the face of a possible pumpkin shortage and soaring pumpkin prices, Dole Food Company Inc. is encouraging Halloween revelers to carve a pineapple instead this year.