The innovation team at Dole Fresh Vegetables continues to shake-up the packaged salad kit segment with three bold new Dole Salad Kit varieties debuting at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure Show at booth No. 928, March 6-8, in Orlando, FL.

Shuman Farms is proud to be participating and exhibiting in this year’s Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure, showcasing its premium sweet onions and giving retail partners a sneak peek at its upcoming promotions and discussing how the company is committed to increasing produce consumption and overall department incremental sales.

JOH, a leading independent food broker based in Billerica, MA, has hired Anne Rakosky as an account manager for Produce & Fresh in the North Central Region.

Whole Foods Market has announced a major milestone in its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program with the donation of its first-ever electric food rescue vehicle. This donation, made in the company’s hometown of Austin, marks a step forward in the program’s evolution—advancing both food access and sustainability.

The Hass Avocado Board initiated the 2025 nominations, announcing the availability of open seats. Between now and April 1, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others here for one of six three-year terms opening on the Board this November— four open seats for producers and two open seats for importers.