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Columnist Armand Lobato discusses when and why produce leaders need to be on the sales floor to ensure top-notch conditions.

The Delano, Calif.-based grower-shipper is now authorized to market Sun World’s proprietary grape varieties, such as Autumncrisp, Adora Seedless, Midnight Beauty, Applause, Epic Crisp and Ruby Rush.

The event, held by FMI — The Food Industry Association, offers a chance to showcase groundbreaking technology solutions to the food industry at the 2025 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference.

The California-based grower-shipper of table grapes says its Global Produce and Floral Show booth will feature an immersive Día de los Muertos experience.

By eliminating traditional paper labels, film and adhesives, Multisteps digital direct printing technology simplifies the recycling process, enhances recyclability and streamlines sustainability, the company says.

The organization says farms, distributors and retailers are looking to it to help improve working conditions and protect critical biodiversity in avocado regions.

Sustainability stole the show at numerous booths at the recent Fruit Attraction in Madrid, where global avocado company Westfalia took a fun, whimsical and practical approach to the subject.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced additional assistance to help producers in the recovery process.

The line of ready-to-roast kits features fresh, halved Brussels sprouts that are pre-washed and come in three chef-crafted flavors: Lemon Caesar, Sweet Sesame, and Sun-Dried Tomato.

In the newly created role, Anna Kirsch will spearhead the company’s strategic growth initiatives within the avocado business segment.