The Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” report once again villainizes safe, healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables by misrepresenting U.S. Department of Agriculture pesticide data.

In its usual approach, EWG overstates the risk of consumer pesticide exposure by leaving out a key detail: more than 99 percent of the commodities sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in its annual Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report (the source material for the EWG report) have residues well below the stringent safety standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Gee Whiz has a new partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market, introducing its Goldsnap apple — a vibrant, flavorful variety available exclusively at Sprouts stores.

This season, California avocado growers will take center stage in the California Avocado Commission’s “Voice of the Grower” consumer marketing ads, an evolution of the award-winning “What’s Inside a California Avocado” campaign. By integrating the voices and the personal experiences of growers into the storytelling narratives established in the 2025 campaign, the commission will deepen consumers’ desire for premium California avocados and reinforce what makes California avocados special — the local growers who nurture the harvest with great care.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has moved its AI-powered meal planning and shopping assistant — SmartMeals — from pilot to wide-scale deployment.

JJ Fleeman will depart from his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, effective end of June 2026, to pursue another career opportunity.  

Beacon impatiens colors arriving this spring add fresh hues and mixes that bring a refined, cohesive feel to shaded gardens and containers.

Curb appeal that looks intentional and feels authentic doesn’t rely on filters or editing — it relies on plants that perform consistently. Beacon impatiens from PanAmerican Seed deliver dependable results in the shade, with vibrant color for porches, patios and landscapes.