Splendid by Porvenir, a leading grower-shipper-importer of Mexican mangos, is on a mission to preserve the precious land on which its prized Jaguar mangos are grown, while also protecting the majestic but endangered species for which its mangos are named.

As a state-of-the-art facility located in Glassboro, NJ, in close proximity to the major Delaware ports, Eastern Propak is a leading hub for those on the East Coast, fulfilling a long list of services for its customers, including receiving, repacking, shipping, cold storage and more.

The company serves as a second-party co-packer for Jersey Fruit and is excited about the upcoming New Jersey peach season.

Fresh Solutions Network has new supporting data that serving potatoes at a barbecue checks several boxes.

According to the study by Talker Research published in June 2025, Americans planned to attend an average of five barbecues this summer and host four, while 66 percent agreed that summer grilling season is their favorite time of year.

Rudy Placencia has joined Fowler Packing Co. as vice president of sales. With over two decades of leadership experience in the agriculture industry and a distinguished background in military service, Placencia brings a strategic, people-first approach to leading high-performance sales organizations.

From farmers markets to bodegas, consumers will shop anywhere and everywhere to get the exact item they want. This has made life increasingly difficult — and uncertain — for traditional brick-and-mortar grocery stores. Rising prices and declining consumer confidence aren’t helping.

Walmart plans to equip store associates with a powerful new suite of AI tools designed to eliminate friction, simplify actions and make work more efficient.

“AI is a key enabler in improving how we work, and we believe its full potential is unlocked only when paired with the strengths of our people,” said Greg Cathey, senior vice president, transformation and innovation. “When you put intuitive, accessible technology into the hands of millions of associates, the impact isn’t incremental — it’s transformational.”