Fresh Gourmet is elevating salad season with a zesty new lineup of ready-to-use Chile Lime Croutons, Pepitas and Masa Strips, all seasoned to perfection with Tajín Clásico. Combining Tajin’s signature tangy kick with a satisfying crunch, these new salad complements turn fresh produce into something truly craveable, with convenience.

To kick off what western New Yorkers are already crowning a victory season, Tops Friendly Markets is teaming up with the Allen Family to bring fresh, sweet flavor — and community impact — to customers.

Beginning this season, participating Tops locations will feature Allen Family Farms cantaloupes and honeydew melons, with a portion of sales supporting the Patricia Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital. These delicious melons can be found displayed in the iconic JA17 boxes in the heart of the produce department. 

Few crops define a region like Chile does New Mexico—and for nearly two decades, the New Mexico Chile Association (NMCA) has worked to protect, promote and advance the farmers behind it. In a state that proudly calls itself the “Chile Capital of the World,” the love for Chile runs so deep, it even inspired the official state question: “Red or green?”

SunDate is preparing for a strong 2025 season even as the overall date industry anticipates a slight decline in volume compared to last year’s crop.

The Southeast Produce Council enacted changes to its Southern Innovations event, which took place Sept. 10-13 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The updates made the entire experience more valuable and enjoyable than ever before. Changes included moving the start date back by one day, offering the social networking events earlier in the week, eliminating the traditional closing party and giving more time for buyers and sellers to walk the expo.

In life there are winners and losers. It’s about those who take home the championship prize and the money that matters. There are no celebration parades for a losing team.