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According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets.

Dole is celebrating its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary in 2026 with a year-long campaign of events and digital content, highlighted by the success of its award-winning, coconut-flavored Colada Royale pineapple.

While the fruits have their peak season, these factors help maintain steady demand throughout the year.

This year’s event will welcome buyers and sellers from around the world and feature a record-breaking more than 700 booths, growth the Canadian Produce Marketing Association says is a sign that “Canada is open for business.”

Canada’s premier produce event returns this April to showcase the sustainable tech and bold flavors defining the 2027 season.

The leadership-owned table grape company delivers a consistent year-round supply by following the sun across coordinated growing regions.

Neftaly Vargas brings experience from Braga Fresh and Tanimura & Antle.

The integration of artificial intelligence into financial systems is ushering in a more sophisticated era of tax management — one where software handles the heavy lifting.

“Ripening is an art,” says Anthony Serafino of Exp Group. “Anyone can turn fruit yellow, but delivering the right color, shelf life and consistency for each customer requires discipline and precision.”