Industry News
A consortium of private investors, including Southeastern Grocers’ long-standing supply chain partner, C&S, acquired the Southeastern Grocers business from Aldi.
From IFPA to the CEA Alliance to the NPC, the fresh produce industry is eager to collaborate with Brooke Rollins.
Fruit Logistica 2025 brought together fresh produce industry professionals from around the globe to the Berlin Messe, where over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries featured the latest innovations in fresh produce.
The company brought together leaders from its vegetable seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions businesses to share how it aims to support growers in delivering quality and consistency, all while helping them to do more with less.
The annual global fruit and vegetable trade show in Berlin featured an array of out-of-this-world fresh produce, including some exciting offerings in grapes and berries.
Innovation was everywhere at Fruit Logistica 2025, including the latest solutions for grower-packer-shippers from BeeHero, Apeel and Clarifresh.
The private food e-commerce company says has acquired foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce.
The grocery delivery and pickup service recently unveiled a list of 75 of its top-growing brands.
A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay.
The National Potato Council’s recent Potato Expo 2025 drew more than 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors, making it the second-biggest potato event in the expo’s 17-year history.
The company behind Fruitist Blueberries aims to bring nutritious snacking to the world with its “global-local” strategy.
Part of its “ambitious and rapid” expansion, the indoor grower has opened its first greenhouse in Lorena, Texas, the second of three regional hubs it plans to open in 2024.
The program, announced in November, is designed to help fresh produce growers manage higher costs and expand markets.
SL Produce announces ambitious expansion and investment plans for 2025 to coincide with high-volume new season vegetable crop.
The Kroger Co. has responded to a lawsuit filed by Albertsons Cos. Inc. following a court ruling blocking a proposed merger.
The Hallmark Channel’s Andrew Walker joins Hallmark Christmas Experience for an apple tasting with prizes and meet-and-greet.
The program will focus on cover cropping, compost applications, nutrient management and conversion of farm equipment to renewable energy in three states.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Oregon for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business without USDA approval.
The company’s berry division will be marketed under the SunBelle brand, including its operations in Mexico.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The collaboration aims to bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the U.S. and Canada.
The new awards, to be presented at TIPA’s inaugural women’s banquet, will recognize women who have made an impact on the fresh produce industry, as well as an emerging leader.
The company says it is restructuring its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions to enhance service to its customers and suppliers.
Fruit breeders say intellectual property rights protect proprietary varieties and help fuel innovation.
Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure.
The company said the move covers additional costs due to labor disruptions, slowdowns, congestion and other unforeseen events.
“The Big Flavor: Wellness Never Tasted So Good” campaign features healthy recipes and usage ideas, social media, video content with the association’s spokespuppet Bob for Apples from New York, and more.
Set for Feb. 5-7 in Berlin, the event will feature an expanded Startup World, which shines a light on groundbreaking solutions and emerging technologies.