Produce

Testa Produce is proud to announce that it is a founding participant in Greener Fields Together,a groundbreaking, industry-wide sustainability and local produce initiative launched on October 2. The foodservice industrys first comprehensive, national farm-to-fork sustainability program, Greener Fields Together has two primary goals: to create and commit to continuous sustainability improvements at each touch point in the produce supply chain, and to ensure the availability and safety of local produce for operators in all segments. …

In celebration of a long-term relationship that brings delicious South African Citrus to U.S. consumers, Walmart has kicked off a week-long celebration of South Africa for consumers at Walmart stores throughout the northeast region. Walmart executives and leaders of South Africa’s Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum (WCCPF) are hosting consumers to a “Taste of South Africa” beginning Friday, October 12, at the Walmart Supercenter, Levittown, Pa. …

Lufa Farms announced the completion of a $4.5 million financing drive to fund the expansion of its new rooftop farming operations in Quebec laying the foundation for expansion into Ontario and the United States. …

Apple lovers will have a new variety to sink their teeth into that is set to debut in select stores this fall. The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, revealed the name of the newest apple on the market today at the annual University of British Columbia (UBC) Apple Festival by introducing the Salish™. …

Frieda’s is pleased to introduce an exciting new product for fall: The Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato. Grown in Livingston, California by A.V. Thomas Produce, Frieda’s is now the exclusive distributor and marketer. …