Ryeco LLC has been part of the Philadelphia produce scene for more than four decades and has been operating in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market since 1989.

The company, owned and operated by father-and-son team Mike Reilly Sr. and Mike Reilly Jr., is a full-line fruit and vegetable receiver and distributor handling product from five different continents with a mission to offer an extensive product line with excellent quality and aggressive pricing.

Brighter Bites Co-Founder Shreela Sharma recently participated as a panelist at Food as Medicine Network Live 2025, a national conference focused on integrating nutrition with healthcare practices. 

Bako Sweet continues to outperform the sweet potato category in both dollar and volume growth, according to Circana data. The sweet potato brand is helping retail partners achieve Thanksgiving-level numbers well outside traditional peak season — thanks to bold merchandising and high-performing value-added offerings.

The cooler temperatures along with a heavy marine layer and drizzle look to continue in the Salinas Valley as we move through May. The cooler temperatures continue to slow down growth rates while increasing mold, mildew and disease pressure in these stands. Some acreage in the valley is showing disease pressure impacting yields as growers disk some affected fields.

The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts includes 12 Star Roses and Plants rose varieties in the 2025 design. This marks the 60th anniversary of the home and garden design event.

Equitable Food Initiative launched an awareness campaign for Farmworker Women’s Health Week, spotlighting the unique health challenges faced by women in the agricultural workforce and promoting resources that empower them to take charge of their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.