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News
Sun World Launches Late-Season Mango Variety
The global fruit marketer and fruit genetics says its Blyde Late variety remains in the market in May, while other varieties begin to taper off.
May 08, 2026 06:31 PM
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Industry
Italy’s Ripening Market Enters New Phase as Catalytic Generators Targets Expansion
The company is targeting expansion in Italy’s evolving fresh produce market by providing on-site ethylene solutions to meet the growing demand for precise ripening of bananas, avocados and persimmons while insulating operators from global supply chain volatility.
May 08, 2026 01:38 PM
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News
How Potatoes Can Benefit From Air Fryer Popularity
Retailers can capitalize on the growing popularity of air fryers by positioning fresh potatoes as a convenient, versatile staple for consumers seeking fast and crispy restaurant-quality results at home.
May 08, 2026 09:16 AM
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News
Fresh Produce Industry Reflects on Larry Brown’s Death
Brown, who died on April 30, played an instrumental role in national sales for FreshEdge and served as a mentor to those in the industry.
May 06, 2026 03:18 PM
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Retail
Hy-Vee Chooses Relex to Further Strengthen Product Availability and Freshness Across Its Stores
The Midwest grocer has invested in advanced planning technology to better serve customers and support store teams.
May 06, 2026 02:35 PM
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People
Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Abby Cook as Senior Vice President, Own Brands
The former strategy executive will now oversee the innovation and expansion of the company’s private-label portfolio to enhance customer loyalty and drive omnichannel growth.
May 06, 2026 01:36 PM
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Sustainability
Divert Opens Washington Facility to Expand Circular Infrastructure for Unsold Food in Pacific Northwest
The facility supports food retailers, distributors and manufacturers by diverting organic materials from landfills and delivering renewable energy and fertilizers to the region.
May 06, 2026 01:23 PM
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People
Breez AI Appoints Former AWG CEO David Smith as Chairman of the Board
Leveraging nearly 50 years of industry experience, the former Associated Wholesale Grocers executive will oversee the company’s expansion as its white-label generative AI platform scales to hundreds of independent retail locations.
May 06, 2026 10:35 AM
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News
Classic Fruit, Westside Produce to Merge
The companies, which have worked together for the past four years, plan to officially unify operations under the Classic Fruit label.
May 05, 2026 03:41 PM
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Marketing
2026 Guac Off Challenge Hypes Avocados Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
Avocados from Peru’s San Diego event is one of three Guac Off activations planned across the U.S. this year, each designed to engage consumers in key markets during peak season.
May 05, 2026 12:37 PM
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