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From cold-pressed juices and dragon fruit to organic mushrooms, exhibitors at GOPEX 2025 were focused on health and sustainability.

Jim Pazzanese, who has over 30 years of experience in foodservice operations and procurement, joins as its new executive vice president of global strategic procurement.

The newly formed company will operate under the Creekside Organics Inc. name, and the Fruit World label will be one of the company’s flagship brands.

The organization representing tart cherry growers said a new FDA report underscores the role of tart cherry and cranberry products in fostering a healthy diet.

The company has donated $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $500,000 to the Los Angeles Police Foundation with an employee match and other donations planned.

GOPEX 2025 panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities in the organic produce industry.

At the National Potato Council’s recent Potato Expo 2025, tariffs and trade were among the hot topics of discussion in education sessions and on the show floor.

The former partner-owner of San Miguel Produce has retired from her role as chief operating officer after more than 20 years with the company.

Bernardo Calvo, who brings experience with agribusiness companies, will lead corporate functions for the Bakersfield, Calif., global fruit company.

It was all things fresh produce, from new products to new connections to new ideas, at the JW Miami Turnberry Resort for GOPEX 2025, held Jan. 13-14.