With the apple industry racked by trade troubles, U.S. Agricultural Trade Under Secretary Ted McKinney had a tough audience when he spoke Aug. 23 at the U.S. Apple Association Marketing and Outlook Conference.

SVG Ventures, Los Gatos, Calif., is partnering with PMA, through a three-year agreement that brings tech panel discussions to Fresh Summit and a technology challenge giving companies the chance to pitch to investors.

Eco Convergence Group has changed its name to Kalera and is building an indoor growing facility in Orlando, Fla.

Wonder Melon from Kayco was recently nominated by the NEXTY Industry awards for best functional food/beverage.

In late winter and early spring, Ryeco created a new website that features a video of the market with shots from a drone.

Founded in 1919, John Vena is celebrating a century in business this year with a staff party in the fall plus several innovations.

For the third year, Access Organics Inc., Kalispell, Mont., will be sourcing product from the Navajo Pride Organic program starting around Aug. 19, said Access Organics president Bonnie Poux.

It’s been a softer year for both truck rates and fruit and vegetable shipments.

Designer apples are having a moment.

The Alliance for Food and Farming and Markon Cooperative hosted the third “Facts, Not Fears” Produce Safety Media Tour for registered dietitians, health and nutrition writers and bloggers.