When spring comes around, it’s one of the busiest time of year for Nardelli Bros. Inc.-Lake View Farms, a fifth-generation family business that has been around for 127 years.

With the transition to spring, the growing season will move from south Florida to central and northern Florida, and then up to Georgia all the way to New Jersey.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses — Farm Rock Produce and United Fruit Veg Corp. — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. 

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

With summer just around the corner and supplies tightening on key apple varieties like Honeycrisp and organics, Stemilt Growers is highlighting a fresh opportunity for retailers: Granny Smith. As the No. 3 selling apple variety in the U.S., Granny Smith maintains strong consumer demand and offers exciting promotional potential throughout the summer season.

Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately owned supermarket chain in Southern California, has expanded its long-term strategic partnership with IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food. 

So much good, so little time. For those who can't get enough of the rich, creamy flavor of Avocados From Mexico, the No. 1 selling avocado brand has partnered with Which Wich Superior Sandwiches to create an unexpectedly irresistible sandwich that takes freshness to a whole new level — the AvoWich!

Avocados From Mexico and Which Wich's new AvoWich is available for a limited time only starting Monday, April 28 at participating stores.

Fresh Solutions Network offers shoppers a way to prepare healthy steak fries and potato wedges at home with Side Delights.