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Inspirational speakers, sustainability efforts and ample supplies of produce were among some of highlights of this year’s West Coast Produce Expo.

Starts to seasons, new marketing opportunities and displays, and growing produce segments were among the highlights of exhibitors’ booths at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo.

Index Fresh’s avocado production and packing were the highlights of this farm tour as part of the West Coast Produce Expo.

The Michigan Apple Committee has contracted with the FoodMix agency to assist with the group’s consumer marketing efforts, says Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee.

Countless consumers continue to crave greenhouse produce, whether it’s grown as far north as Canada or south to Arizona.

The Chile-based company says Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid will be its new CEO, effective July 1, leading the company’s worldwide operations.

Avocados from Peru honored the U.S. Navy on May 24 with a “super avocado breakfast” featuring Peruvian avocados, on board the USS Bataan during New York Fleet Week.

Oppy anticipates normal harvest timing for cherries, with the first pick of its Orchard View cherries in Oregon set for June 13.

The USDA recently awarded over $2.2 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Michigan.

The “Retail Fireside Chat” keynote will explore topics such as organic program evolution, consumer preferences and the impact of technology on operations, July 11 during Organic Produce Summit 2024.