It felt like summer for the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Family Apple Picking Event at Melick’s Town Farm in Oldwick, NJ, on Saturday, Sept. 27. This marked the 10th annual event, named in memory of former EPC president and director of produce merchandising and operations at Alpha 1 Marketing, the merchandising arm of Krasdale Foods.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce launched the Child Nutrition Education Network, a bold new initiative designed to change the trajectory of children’s health by strengthening fruit and vegetable education efforts around the world.

Retailers looking for a standout apple program this season will find plenty to celebrate in the 2025 Opal crop, which is shaping up to be the biggest yet. With significant gains in both conventional and organic production, expanded availability, and refreshed packaging designed to attract shoppers, Opal is entering the season positioned for strong performance at retail.

Dümmen Orange just released its 2026 Welcome to the Jungle catalog to highlight its current program for the upcoming year.  

Giant Eagle Inc. launched its Because It Matters business strategy, which will guide the company's plan for growth in the coming years. The new strategy marks the latest in a series of historic organizational milestones over the past 12 months, highlighted by the sale of Giant Eagle's GetGo business and the rapid growth of the retailer's pharmacy services.

For Windset Farms, this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, in Anaheim, CA, feels like a homecoming. Windset’s Santa Maria, CA, operation is among the largest single-site vegetable greenhouse facilities in the United States.