As the Michigan produce season gets underway, Riggio Distribution Co. is preparing for another busy year supplying locally grown fruits and vegetables throughout the Midwest and beyond, while continuing to emphasize the relationships that have helped define the company for generations.

Mission Produce Inc. has entered into a marketing and distribution agreement with Anthony Vineyards to market organic Keitt mangos, a premium, limited-supply offering known for exceptional quality, flavor and freshness.

The Southeast Produce Council's 2026 STEP-UPP Retail Class launched its annual summer tour last week, providing participants with hands-on experiences designed to bridge the gap between retail operations and field production.

STEP-UPP — the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC's flagship initiative. The program is structured to cultivate the next generation of retail and foodservice leaders through classroom education, leadership development and immersive, in-the-field learning.

Despite spring freeze events that impacted growers throughout New Jersey and other East Coast growing regions, Variety Farms remains optimistic about the upcoming season and the long-term outlook for the blueberry category.

California and Arizona cantaloupe growers in the southern desert production region report that current short-supply conditions are significant but temporary.

Pure Flavor, known for driving innovation in the fresh produce space, announced June 16 that Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards. The full list of awards is available at goodhousekeeping.com/snacks2026.