Ron Pelger

In the Trenches: The operational squeeze on small and medium farming By Ron Pelger October 2, 2026 Fresh fruit and vegetable farming began approximately 12,000 years ago. It was actually produced by accident. Wandering communities moved around from one area to another to survive. They traveled regular routes across vast lands and deserts harvesting seasonal plants eating berries, nuts and leaves for food. The communities frequently returned to the same encampments each season.

Happy Dirt wants to be the point of contact for East Coast organics By Kris Mulheren October 2, 2026 Grower relationships, regional aggregation and year-round logistics are at the heart of Happy Dirt’s pitch to retail and wholesale buyers at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.

¡Yo Quiero! is working to broaden the role of refrigerated dips at retail by combining fresh ingredients, bold flavors, convenient formats and merchandising programs that connect dips with more than traditional chip-and-dip occasions. The Rhome, TX-based company, a division of Fresh Innovations LLC, has positioned its portfolio as an Ultimate Dip Destination, offering guacamole, salsa, queso, bean dips, vegetable-based dips and other refrigerated products.