The International Fresh Produce Association, along with Global Produce & Floral Show exhibitors, recently donated 226,227 pounds of fresh, quality produce to the local Orange County and Los Angeles community. Each year the donation occurs in the area in which the Global show takes place, but it takes on greater significance this year with the expiration of SNAP benefits looming tomorrow. 

The Organic Grower Summit 2025 is set to feature cutting-edge solutions from industry leaders during the Ag Tech Networking Presentations and Reception on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa. This year’s event will spotlight the latest advancements in AI, robotics, sustainable farming practices, equipment technologies and more.

Highlighted exhibitors include:

Dole Food Co. is taking its mission to make the world a healthier place on the road this November, supporting three major endurance events from coast to coast: the TCS New York City Marathon (Nov. 2), the Monterey Bay Half Marathon (Nov. 9) and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Nov. 15).

With the expectation of a larger Mexico avocado crop than in past seasons, Oxnard, CA-based GLC Cerritos is anticipating a year of plentiful promotions at very affordable prices.

Ahold Delhaize plans to build a state-of-the-art distribution center in North Carolina. As part of its Growing Together strategy, the retailer continues to invest in long-term infrastructure projects. This with the goal to build resilient and sustainable operating systems that can respond fluidly and at pace to changing customer needs and capture technological advancements.

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Bryn Fussell as its new director of membership and the executive director of the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation. She replaces Sonia Tighe, who retired in September.