Sinclair, a global leader in fresh produce labeling systems, has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025. This nomination comes as an industry recognition for its breakthrough T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker, which has been considered by many as the future of fruit labeling.

Mission Produce's four-count retail-ready mango bag hit shelves at multiple major retailers this winter, and early results show it’s doing more than selling well: it’s lifting the entire mango category. At one leading East Coast retailer, the results showed a 13 percent increase in dollar sales, a 25 percent increase in volume and no cannibalization of bulk sales. 

GLC Cerritos, an importer-distributor of avocados, is now shipping from Jalisco. This marks the earliest harvest date for fruit from that Mexican state.

Last year marked the 90th anniversary in business for R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce, a leading grower in Vineland, NJ.

“I am honored to carry on the tradition of our family business,” said Ryan R. Flaim, a fourth-generation family member, who said he feels privileged to still work with his father, Robert Flaim, and uncle, Kevin Flaim.

With roots dating back four generations as a grower/shipper of fresh produce in New Jersey, Sonny Boy Produce enjoys a global reach growing, sourcing and delivering quality fruits and vegetables for retailers and their customers to enjoy.

Emily Coborn Wright has been promoted to president of Coborn’s Inc., making her a fifth-generation leader. She brings a lifelong commitment to the company's mission, backed by a proven record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership.

Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., Coborn Wright has served in a variety of key roles — including communications manager, director of Topco programs, district manager and vice president roles in both fresh merchandising and operations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of growth initiatives.