Since the inception of the company in 1989, CMI Orchards has become one of the largest fruit growers in Washington State.

Big Y, one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England, has partnered with FutureProof Retail to roll out its new myExpress Checkout Scan & Go service. Big Y customers can now check out on their phone and skip the line at the cash register.

Customers simply scan their items with the myExpress Checkout app, bag their items and pay in the app to complete their purchase. They can also view Specials, and redeem myBigY targeted offers and digital coupons while they shop.

While multiple apple growers have been involved with organics since the late 80s and early 90s, Chelan Fresh was one of the first and has enjoyed success in the organic category.

Wendy McManus, leadership coach of Connect 2 Potential, is continuing her long-standing relationship with the Center for Growing Talent by PMA by presenting two sessions at the upcoming Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, Sept. 12-14.

This September, London Fruit of Pharr, TX, celebrates its 40th year anniversary in business. Four decades ago, the London family began importing mangos to the U.S. and Canada in 35-pound wooden crates. “Little did we know that what started as a hobby would turn into a multi-national operation,” said Barry London, founder and president of London Fruit. “We later incorporated limes, chili peppers, avocados and other tropical items. We are proud to now support over 50 families within our year-round operations.”

Rainier Fruit Co. grows and ships fresh eating gourmet apples worldwide.

The family-owned-and-operated farms that sell fruit under the Rainier Fruit label have been honing their craft for generations. That’s why the company has been so successful for more than 120 years.