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Index Fresh said its strong California grower base allows it to respond swiftly to market demands and ensure a steady supply during critical periods.

Index Fresh ready to supplement lower Mexican avocado inventories

As it marks kickoff of California avocado season, the company said it's preparing to meet the high demand of the bowl season blitz.

The Packer Staff

Jan 10, 2025
Avocados , California , Produce Retail

The Kroger Family of Companies is raising $1 million to support disaster relief and recovery, including $500,000 in company matching funds for donations from customers to benefit the American Red Cross and local Feeding America-affiliated food banks.

Kroger pledges $1M to support families impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

In addition to fundraising, the company said it is delivering food, water and supplies to local fire departments and evacuation centers.

The Packer Staff

Jan 10, 2025
Social Responsibility , California , Produce Retail

The Climate Mayors are recognizing the critical role of farm-to-school programs in advancing food security, supporting local economies, addressing climate change and improving the quality of school meals for millions of children.

Officials tout progress of farm-to-school initiatives

California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

Jill Dutton

Dec 24, 2024
Schools , Nutrition , California , Local Food , Foodservice

BrightFresh Microgreens said it will offer a special Supergreens Micro Medley for Southern California Costco stores.

BrightFresh Microgreens now in Costco in California

The new blend is designed specifically for the Southern California market and available in 43 stores.

The Packer Staff

Nov 12, 2024
Greens , California , Produce Products , Produce Retail

As valencia and navel acreage has declined in California over the past decade, they’re being replaced by mandarins, which have increased by about 18,000 acres during that time, says Casey Creamer, president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual.

Mandarins lead the way for California citrus

Acreage shifts over the past decade demonstrate the big gains made by the small fruit.

Christina Herrick

Nov 05, 2024
California , Citrus

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