The Westfalia Fruit Group announced the appointment of Danielle Willems as group communications executive, effective Oct. 1.

California, which has already reduced water deliveries received through the State Water Project to zero or near zero levels, has now stopped water diversions for thousands of farmers and other users in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed.

As extreme heat and fires plague much of the West, wildland firefighters go from fire to fire with little end in sight.  In the Okanogan Valley of Washington state, firefighters from as far away as Utah and Arizona battle blazes that threaten lives and property. These frontline workers live and work under challenging conditions, and they have little access to fresh produce. So, when Bob Grandy from Gebbers Farms, a fruit packer for Chelan Fresh, unexpectedly showed up at the fire camps with boxes of fresh, Washington-grown cherries, even the smoke couldn’t dampen the mood.

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Sea Salt & Vinegar flavor was named “Best Nuts” in the pantry category by Parents’ Food Awards 2021. The Food Awards highlight the best family-friendly snacks that launched this year.

The Arizona LGMA Food Safety Committee approved changes to the adjacent land use and soil amendments sections of the food safety best practices (also known as metrics) that all members must adhere to.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation has teamed up with Kroger Health to bring together two nutrient-rich foods — berries and eggs — for better health and happiness this fall. In partnership with the American Egg Board’s Egg Nutrition Center and Naturipe Farms, PBH continues its Powerful Produce Pairings program through omni-channel retail promotions this August.