Though the ever-increasing cost of landing Peruvian asparagus on U.S. shores presents a challenging situation, Alpine Fresh continues to increase its volume.

Just in time for tailgating season, Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of Dole-branded packaged salads, has teamed with Instacart to offer winning savings on many of its most popular fall-friendly Dole Salad Kits.

Bland Farms, America’s leading grower of sweet onions, is proud to announce a season of exceptional recognition. The company has earned the 2025 Grocery Insights Category Leadership Award in both Onions and Sweet Potatoes, while Director of Sales Sloan Lott has been appointed Chairman of the Board for the Southeast Produce Council.

Alright, I admit it, I used to be an avocado avoider. For no real good reason, I didn’t eat avocados. Then, a few years back I made a deal with my at the time 12-year-old daughter — who herself is a verrrry picky eater — I try the guacamole she made, and she starts tasting more foods. Well, I tasted and liked the guac. I’m still waiting for my daughter to expand her food horizons.

Southern Specialties, which sources asparagus from several regions, utilizes its Peruvian production as a consistent year-round supply to service both foodservice distributors and retailers in the population dense East Coast.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division has recently received a significant increase in allegations of fraudulent activity involving individuals and entities falsely claiming to be licensed PACA members and legitimate produce buyers. These fraudsters place orders for fruits and vegetables, divert the load to an unknown location and then fail to pay for the produce.