Much-hoped-for rain fell in Colorado's San Luis Valley this summer, giving the region's potato producers a much-needed respite from ongoing drought conditions and declining aquifer levels.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month this September, Giant Food Stores and Martin's Food Markets are asking customers to join them in the fight against hunger in the local communities the grocers serve.

Starting Sept. 1, Organics Unlimited will host its ninth annual GROW Month, a celebration of its non-profit program GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers). In an effort to raise consumer awareness, Organics Unlimited encourages all retailers who carry the "GROW" label organic bananas to share the positive work stories they have helped make possible.

Industry members gathered at the Union Pacific Railroad Welcome Reception, which was held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention in Sun Valley, ID. This is the association's 86th annual convention.

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Houweling’s Tomatoes has added Lindsay Martinez to its marketing department in the newly created position of brand manager. Martinez brings 20 years of experience in the produce industry to the job. She was previously the director of marketing for Boskovich Farms in Oxnard, CA.

The Michigan Apple Committee will have “a great promotion this fall for all of the major retailers,” according to Diane Smith, the executive director of the organization, which is based in Lansing, MI.