For the past four years, Classic Fruit and Westside Produce (TRI label) have worked together as a melon alliance, combining their offshore and domestic operations, alongside their sales teams, to be a year-round supplier. The two have now reached an agreement to officially merge together and unite the two melon companies under Classic Fruit, securing their 52-week year promise.

Georgia’s produce industry continues to play a vital role in the Southeast supply chain, offering a diverse mix of fruits and vegetables supported by favorable growing conditions, geographic proximity to key markets and strong relationships between growers and distributors.

There’s a lot moving right now, and not much of it is easing up. We’ve got weather, disease pressure and transition gaps all hitting at once. Supply is tight, markets are elevated and flexibility is going to matter over the next few weeks.

Pure Flavor's Tiffany Sabelli, vice president of sales, has been recognized as one of the 2026 Outstanding Women in Produce by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

This national recognition highlights women who are making a meaningful and lasting impact across the fresh produce industry through leadership, innovation and a strong commitment to advancing the category.

As Florida’s spring produce season hits its stride, the Fresh From Florida program continues to play a critical role in connecting growers with consumers while driving demand across retail and foodservice channels.

Star Roses and Plants has four new rose introductions for 2027. The varieties are Be Good, Brick House Yellow, Lemon Frost and Triple Knock Out.

Be Good is a non-fading, canary-yellow Grandiflora rose. The blooms have over 100 petals that are tightly packed, giving them a unique appearance.