As the Georgia produce season gets underway, Producers Marketing LLC is taking a measured and strategic approach in 2026, focusing on consistent production, strong specialty pepper demand and maintaining quality across its core commodities.

Ahold Delhaize USA expanded its partnership with Uber Eats to bring enhanced on-demand grocery delivery to customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Through the collaboration, nearly 2,000 stores — operated by Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., encompassing Giant and Martin's, Hannaford and Stop & Shop — are now available on the Uber Eats marketplace.

The International Fresh Produce Association recently concluded its 2026 Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, selling out for the fourth year in a row and bringing together 200-plus professionals from across the fresh produce and floral supply chain for three days of programming focused on leadership development, industry insights and professional connection.

The Hass Avocado Board released its first Foodservice Quarterly Insights report, expanding the industry’s visibility into how avocados are performing across U.S. restaurants. Developed in partnership with Datassential, the report tracks avocado menu presence, restaurant segment performance and menu applications across the foodservice channel.

As the spring produce season unfolds, Edward L. Myrick Produce is once again shifting its focus northward from Florida to Georgia, a move that has long been central to the company’s ability to maintain a steady supply of fresh vegetables throughout the year.

Wellabe, a trusted leader in supplemental health insurance, recently expanded its partnership with Instacart. Leveraging Instacart Health Fresh Funds for Wellabe’s optional grocery rewards program, Wellabe is bringing meaningful, everyday value to more of the members it serves. Following a successful 2025 pilot that engaged more than 1,000 members and quickly became one of the most popular offers within Wellabe Rewards, the company is scaling the program to reach up to 100,000 members in 2026.