The heat in the western growing areas has recently been very intense with temperatures in California's Central Valley reaching into the 100s. This can become threatening to some major crops and cause heat stress on fruits and vegetables.

Apeel Sciences filed a lawsuit last week against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw and her company GreenSmoothieGirl.com Inc., accusing them of waging a years’ long disinformation campaign intended to harm Apeel’s business and reputation.

The lawsuit asserts claims for false advertising under the Lanham Act; defamation; trade libel; disparagement of perishable agricultural products; tortious interference with business relationships; and unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Officials at Consalo Family Farms are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for the big fall produce season that is about to kick off.

The Vineland, NJ-based operation is combining continued investment, stronger and more direct marketing programs and expansion to continue its long record of success.

Nickey Gregory Co., which sits on the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market, is a go-to fresh produce distributor, repacker and processor, offering overnight delivery throughout the Southeast.

The Pete Garcia Co. has entered into an exclusive agreement with Seaman Paper Co. for the Wholesale Floral marketplace. The companies are pleased to launch together the SatinWrap Floral line - across North America, Hawaii, Mexico, Colombia the Caribbean and Ecuador for the wholesale floral & grower marketplace.

Tom Crall, category manager of produce at Hy-Vee, died unexpectedly on Sept. 1. Mr. Crall spent the last 34 years with the retailer.