NEW YORK — Avocados from Peru engaged in a bit of culinary diplomacy May 23 during New York City’s 36th annual Fleet Week, serving an avocado-inspired superfood breakfast to the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines aboard the USS New York.

Thanks to a cooperative Mother Nature, who has been very kind to growers across New Jersey thus far this spring, officials at Consalo Family Farms can barely hide their excitement for what is ahead in coming months.

Grapeco Farms, Delano, CA, has a full line of traditional grape varieties throughout the year, but it’s been expanding acreage of newer, more flavorful grapes to supply a growing demand from retailers.

In particular, Grapeco co-owner Jared Lane highlighted three varieties on the rise at the company: Great Green, Sweet Globe and Bebop.

As a premiere and leading importer and distributor of tropical roots, fruits and ginger across the United States, officials at El Sol Brands feel it is their obligation to the industry to take the lead when necessary and the opportunity presents itself.

Consumer demands are reshaping the old shopping routines. Antiquated, dysfunctional practices are difficult to shed, but companies must get rid of resistance to change. So, what will happen if these practices continue to be in operation?

Kapi Kapi Growers hired a new director of supply chain focused on strategic growth initiatives to better support its business partners.