Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, a mainstay on the Michigan Produce Terminal led by fourth-generation owners Jake and Drew Billmeyer, has a distribution network that reaches most of the United States and into Canada.

Fresh foods, and specifically produce, are the key to a successful food retail operation. So, to nobody’s surprise, the recently released Food Industry Association’s The State of Fresh Foods 2025 report demonstrates continued growth in the fresh foods space. The report explores the strident momentum of fresh food products and provides an optimistic look at the role the departments play in the advancement of food retail establishments in the coming years.

EVERETT, MA — The New England Produce Council, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, kicked off its annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo Monday evening, Aug. 18, with the VIP reception and the cocktail reception, held at the Encore Boston Harbor, here.

Windset Farms is bringing a fresh, new tomato variety to market with the launch of Bravo grape tomatoes on the Vine, arriving in select stores across North America this summer. Grown on the vine and hand-picked at peak ripeness, Bravo offers a natural sweetness, a satisfying crunch and a balanced flavor that sets it apart from other grape tomato varieties. An excellent choice for snack boards and party platters. Its vibrant hue, and long-truss presentation bring both flavor and visual appeal to store shelves.

After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago.