Prime Time Produce has tapped Nicole Bryon to be its head of sustainability and social responsibility, signaling a deeper investment in environmental performance, transparency and community impact across the company’s operations.

Philip Sheridan Beese IV, former owner of Southeast Farms Inc., died Nov. 27 following an illness. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Mr. Beese’s story is one of hard work, determination and vision. He began his career at age 14 as a bag boy at Winn-Dixie and, through dedication and leadership, became the company’s youngest store manager at just 24. At 32, Mr. Beese made the bold decision to leave Winn-Dixie and establish Southeast Farms Inc.

Brighter Bites recently held a silent auction, which also included an in-person event at this year’s New York Produce Show. As a direct result of the generosity and enthusiasm of sponsors and donors, the auction raised a total of $225,515 in support of its mission to improve access to fresh food and nutrition education.

Unifrutti Group, a global integrated leader in premium fresh fruit production and distribution, announced the acquisition of Safco (Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru). The integration of Safco enables Unifrutti to serve U.S. customers seamlessly from September through June, sourcing from grape farms in Piura and Ica in Peru, Copiapó in northern Chile, and extending through central Chile.

Delta Fresh Sales, a leading distributor of Mexican-grown tomatoes, has seen the highs and lows of the tomato deal since its founding over 90 years ago. But owner Thanasi Panousopoulos hasn’t experienced a year quite like this one.

The Organic Grower Summit 2025 concluded its two-day event at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, leaving attendees inspired by new advancements, valuable networking opportunities and a shared vision for the future of organic agriculture. The summit brought together industry leaders, growers and innovators from 30 U.S. states to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the organic farming landscape.

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