With another great offshore melon season coming to an end, the Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Alliance is excited to kick off the domestic melon season in Arizona and California. With first picks out of Arizona expected this week, the team is gearing up for another great year.

The Southeast Produce Council announced this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. The council awarded 41 scholarships ($61,500) in 2025 thanks to the dedication of its members.

The New England Produce Council hosted a well-attended Top Golf event Wednesday, May 14, at the Top Golf site in Canton, MA, sponsored by RPE, Taylor Farms, Suja/Vive, T. Marzetti and R2Fresh Solutions.

Have you ever heard of lunchbox peppers? Well, mini sweet peppers are the newest fast-growing vegetable snack. They are starting to upsurge in the produce departments as a popular customer choice. Their bright red, yellow and orange colors are great nutritious nibblers for families, especially children.

The International Fresh Produce Association has opened registration for its highly anticipated Global Produce & Floral Show, set for Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, CA — where next-gen tech, bold ideas and strategic connections will drive growth and innovation across the industry. 

Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has joined the Honeybear Brands team as a packing partner, effective immediately. Owned and operated by the Thomas family, Starr Ranch Growers has been a cornerstone of the Washington apple industry for decades.