Year: 2021

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Announces $3M in Grants to Strengthen Local Food Systems, Nutrition Education and School Garden-based Learning

October 18, 2021 Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.  

“Sprouts is committed to strengthening local food systems by providing our communities with access to fresh, nutritious food, and empowering children with the knowledge and resources to live a healthier life,” said Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair. “Our Foundation’s work with local partners in this effort is just one of the many ways Sprouts is growing goodness in our communities.” …

Release of 2019 Annual Report on the Sources of Foodborne Illness by the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration

October 18, 2021 USDA

In an ongoing effort to understand sources of foodborne illness in the United States, the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) collects and analyzes foodborne illness outbreak data for four pathogens – Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter – and specific foods and food categories that are responsible for foodborne illnesses in the United States. …

Jamey Higham Named New Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO

October 18, 2021 Idaho Potato Commission

Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022. …

Kroger Atlanta Division, G&R Farms Raises $9,000 for Agriculture Students

October 18, 2021 G&R Farms

Kroger partnered with produce supplier G&R Farms of Glennville, Ga. in May and June to raise $9,000 for scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in Georgia through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program. …

RubyFrost Apples Are Back: Tart, Sweet, More Beautiful Than Ever

October 18, 2021 Crunch Time Apple Growers

Ripe for the opportunity to continue making a name for itself in the competitive premium apple category, Crunch Time undertook a complete brand refresh for RubyFrost apples during its off-season. The overhaul includes an enhanced logo and branding retailers and consumers will begin seeing on packaging, promotional materials and beyond. …