The International Fresh Produce Association launched its Breeder Showcase at The Floral Conference Feb. 24-26. It was an immersive experience that brought together breeders, importers, growers and supermarket buyers under one roof. 

Kroger Co. is looking to help customers supercharge meals and snacks with fresh in-season fruits, veggies and simple recipes to try during National Nutrition Month and enjoy all season long.

"Preparing dishes with fresh, in-season produce presents limitless, simple options for families to enjoy together as spring and summer approaches," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of fresh merchandising. "With guaranteed quality, value and more days of freshness for our customers, we make it easy to create nutritious meals. Fresh is always in season at Kroger."

Mexus Inc., a freight services provider and licensed broker based in Laredo, TX, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 and has plans for further growth as it begins year 26.

Among the highlights of Mexus’ expansion plans is obtaining their FSIS certification earned from USDA as well as the addition of a warehouse within the same industrial park it operates in Laredo.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on three produce businesses — Roberson Onion Corp., Trooex LLC and US Cargo Solutions LLC — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. 

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

GrubMarket has raised around $50 million in a significantly higher valuated Series G funding round, valuing the company at over $3.5 billion.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council is preparing to host two marquee events in Monterey, CA, designed to provide its members with immersive industry experiences, networking opportunities and valuable business insights.