Avocados From Mexico is giving soccer fans a new reason to cheer with its Kickoff a Guacamolé Summer campaign. Since the 2026 World Soccer Championship is being hosted right here in North America, this tournament is a "home game" for the brand. Much like the partnership between Mexico and the U.S. to host the world's biggest stage, Avocados From Mexico's integrated supply chain seamlessly connects these two nations to bring fresh avocados to every fan's table.

Backed by more than a century of family farming, Ocean Mist Farms knows that great meals start with great vegetables. Now the company is applying that same expertise to developing products that help make those vegetables as easy to cook as they are good to eat.

Enter a growing line of value-added innovations that do the hard work upfront — washing, trimming, chopping and even selecting the seasoning — so time-pressed families don’t have to. The result is fresh, flavorful vegetables that fit into real life, not just ideal schedules.

Ronald Bown Fernández, the historic president of Frutas de Chile who led the organization for more than three decades, has died.

Beginning this year, National Mushroom Month is moving to June to align with peak grilling season and remind shoppers that mushrooms are a versatile, year-round staple.

“Summer presents a strong opportunity for mushroom category growth, driven by grilling occasions and consumer interest in fresh, flavorful, healthy ingredients,” said Cristie Mather, vice president of marketing for the Mushroom Council. “Simple merchandising, education and meal inspiration can encourage shoppers to enjoy mushrooms in new ways and help drive incremental sales.”

The Northwest cherry region has faced some challenges, from warm winters to periods of spring frost. However, Superfresh Growers has adjusted accordingly, setting the stage for what is expected to be a fruitful season. This is in part due to Superfresh’s geographically diverse orchards spanning Oregon, Washington and Montana. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14.7 million worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a commercial trailer.