Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers LLC unveiled an Easy Pallet Display this fall for its Artisan Organics apples, said Brianna Shales, communications manager.

The Center for Produce Safety, Woodland, Calif., is sponsoring a $500,000 challenge, seeking answers to cross-contamination issues in growing areas.

Los Angeles-based 4Earth Farms has responded to consumer research by making a “soft branded packaging change,” said Mark Munger, vice president of sales and marketing.

Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., expanded its salad kit line in 2018, said Bil Goldfield, director of corporate communications.

More organic produce consumers are pushing back against the use of plastic in packaging, but will it matter?

Chelan Fresh Marketing, Chelan, Wash., plans to increase the volume of its proprietary organic SugarBee apples this season.