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1. Sweet Corn Out, Sweet Potatoes In: Data Shows Fundamental Shifts in American Farming
Farmers are planting less of the classics such as corn, potatoes, green beans and peas. In their place, new vegetables such as sweet potatoes and leafy greens are defining American farms.
2. Grimmway Farms Recognizes Employees and Students at Local Picnic
Grimmway Farms, the world’s largest producer of carrots and nation’s largest producer of organic vegetables, hosted its annual company picnic at the Kern County Fairgrounds this past Sunday. Initiated over 30 years ago by company founders Rod and Bob Grimm, the picnic honors Grimmway’s dedicated employees and their families each spring.
3. Albertsons Companies Unveils New Pledge to Reduce Plastic Use in Packaging
Albertsons Companies today announced a broad plastic waste reduction pledge to advance sustainability throughout the company starting with its extensive Own Brands portfolio.
4. Stemilt Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary of Growing Organics
This year marks the 30th year of growing organic apples, pears, cherries, and summer fruit for the tree fruit company Stemilt Growers.
5. Griffin Reappointed COO as UNFI Moves to Unite Supervalu
In a move officials said would accelerate the integration of Supervalu, United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) has reappointed Sean Griffin as chief operating officer in addition to his duties as CEO of Supervalu.
