Instacart has partnered with WellTheory to address a critical gap in autoimmune care: access to nutritious, anti-inflammatory foods. The collaboration integrates Instacart Health Fresh Funds into WellTheory’s evidence-based care model, empowering members to purchase clinically recommended groceries to support healing and improve outcomes.

In 2005, the year the National Mango Board was launched, the per capita consumption in the United States of what is often called the world’s most popular fruit was at a pedestrian 1.9 pounds per person.

Healthy Family Project announced the promotion of Amanda Keefer to vice president. In this expanded role, Keefer will lead overall strategy, operations, marketing and partnerships for the organization, which collaborates with health-conscious food brands and retailers to inspire healthier families while giving back to those in need.

CalFlowers, one of the leading associations dedicated to promoting flower enjoyment and supporting the floral industry nationwide, has appointed Julie Ortiz and John Louie to its board of directors. Both will serve three-year terms and bring extensive experience and a shared commitment to strengthening the floral community.

After weeks of talking transition, we’ve officially made it to Yuma. And while the weather seems to have followed us south, there’s finally a sense of relief in the lettuce patch. Early desert Romaine and leaf are coming in stronger and cleaner than the final Salinas lots. Yields are still light, and weights will take some time to normalize, but this product has legs.

Packaging is one of the most critical elements of the fresh produce supply chain. It plays a key role in protecting food quality and safety, extending shelf life and enabling efficient transportation. However, packaging comes with environmental impacts that growers, retailers, regulators and consumers are increasingly concerned about. Across North America, inconsistent policies, varied marketing claims and fragmented requirements have created a confusing and costly landscape for the fresh produce industry.