The International Fresh Produce Association announced that Sara Neagu-Reed, director of production and environmental policy, has been named one of “Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026” by Washingtonian.

Washingtonian recognized Neagu-Reed as “a decisive force in shaping agricultural policy,” highlighting her leadership in elevating specialty crop producers and helping pioneer a national benchmark for regenerative farming.

Air fryer adoption is creating new momentum for fresh potatoes, and Side Delights is giving retailers a clear path to capture it. As shoppers seek fast, crispy, restaurant-quality results at home, potatoes are emerging as a top-performing air fryer staple.

For retailers, sustainability is no longer a side conversation. It is a shelf strategy, a sourcing decision and a point of differentiation that shoppers expect to see backed up with real proof.

At Naturipe Farms, that proof starts in the soil.

As we move past one of the biggest holiday pulls of the spring season, we’re finally starting to see a little pressure come off parts of the market, though row crops are still feeling tight.

As climate volatility continues to reshape global agriculture, Moonlight Cos. is reinforcing its commitment to geographic diversity as a core strategy for delivering consistent, high-quality fruit in a changing environment.

Naturipe Berry Buddies are landing in 7-Eleven stores nationwide, bringing a better-for-you option to the place people already turn for quick bites. Whether it’s a school run, a mid-day office break or a stop on a long drive, Berry Buddies make it easy to enjoy something fresh, fun and genuinely delicious on the go.