The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance applauded the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus for calling for immediate and equitable economic relief for specialty crop producers and urged Congress and the administration to act without delay.

More than 100 members of Congress sent a letter to the House and Senate agriculture committees addressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The effort was led by caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif.; David Rouzer, R-N.C.; Sanford Bishop, D-Ga.; and David Valadao, R-Calif.

Markon Cooperative marked a milestone year in 2025, celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding, the 20th anniversary of the Markon Summit and the 10th anniversary of its Chef Summit, underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to quality, education and industry collaboration.

Peter Condakes Co. is a longstanding presence at the New England Produce Center, providing a full range of fresh fruits and vegetables to major supermarket chains, regional wholesalers, foodservice operators and neighborhood independent stores.

The new strawberry crop is starting to increase in production. Currently, California, Florida and Mexico are showing a light demand with a steady market. Retailers are being a bit discreet as they anticipate the market declining.

Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta reports ample supplies of premium dragon fruit are now available for retail promotions.

Oppy has launched a Florida strawberry program under the DOLE brand, marking its first project since integrating with Dole Diversified North America in October.