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.

Beekenkamp Group has entered into a long-term, multi-year agreement with Selecta One for the exclusive production of propagation material in Uganda for its Deliflor Chrysanthemums and Beekenkamp Plants Ornamentals. The agreement reflects both parties' shared ambition for a sustainable, long-lasting partnership built on stability, continuity and security. The agreement was signed at the Beekenkamp location during Flower Trials 2026.