TUCSON, AZ — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas held its 54th annual convention Nov. 2-4, here, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. The event featured the inaugural SWIPE (Southwest International Produce Expo), drawing nearly 40 exhibitors involved growing, shipping and promoting produce from Mexico.

Geissler’s Supermarkets, a seven-store IGA retailer with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and Instacart are partnering to bring Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, to all Geissler’s locations, replacing a majority of its traditional shopping carts over the coming months.

Dole Food Co. joined forces with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets for the inaugural "Hugo's PE Power-Up presented by Dole" event at Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Windsor Park Elementary School. The initiative is part of both companies’ ongoing commitment to promote healthy eating habits and active lifestyles among students and their families.

Bako Sweet is partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays and champion sweet potatoes as the ultimate holiday must-have this season.

Bako Sweet's innovative product line and captivating packaging make it easier than ever for shoppers to stock up on everything they need to create the perfect holiday spread. In fact, its three-pound mesh bags are tailor-made for crafting the quintessential sweet potato casserole.

G&R Farms' Growing America's Farmers program has successfully raised over $50,000 this year to provide scholarships and grants for Future Farmers of America students nationwide. This adds to a seven-year total of nearly $400,000 total dollars raised. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the company's commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, debuted their new 30 x 30-foot booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral tradeshow in Anaheim Oct. 19 – 21, 2023.