AFE celebrates and thanks the many industry supporters, sponsors and friends who contributed to this year’s annual fundraiser, R.I.S.E. to Support. Over $135,000 was raised in support of the floral industry through the Endowment’s 2023 Campaign.

Fruit World announced the start of its highly anticipated California grape season, delivering a program that provides consistent flavor, variety and a direct line to the farm.

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a promotion for National Avocado Day July 31 that will give Chipotle Rewards members a chance to score tickets to the most hyped concerts of this summer.

Ark Foods is bringing the heat to this year’s International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in Monterey, CA.

“Vegetables and, more importantly, the art of farming is at our core,” said Noah Robbins, founder and CEO of Ark Foods. “For us, it always starts with the vegetable. They’re the product of a fascinating process and the starting ingredient for a million new ones. Chefs were our original audience, and they continue to be top of mind as we plant, innovate and learn.”  

Driscoll's has secured a spot among the top ten retail grocery brands based on data from Circana, a prominent authority on consumer behavior and supermarket retail sales tracking. The mid-year 2023 rankings confirm Driscoll's position across traditional grocery retailers, and furthermore demonstrates the company’s consistent leadership in the food industry. Driscoll’s has added a tenth of a share point in the last four years it has appeared on this list, compared to several-higher ranked center-store brands, which have lost share points. 

Goldenberry Farms has introduced its Ramboos Big Adventure, a new game designed for children age 4 and above, where they are immersed in a fruit-finding adventure intended as a value-add offering to the Legend of Ramboo exotic fruit branded product line now available in stores.