Whole Foods Market launched Beyond the Board, a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. The premiere episode features Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel in conversation with Cloud23 founder Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

Altar Produce, a global leader in the production and marketing of premium vegetables, announced a significant expansion in its specialty vegetable offerings, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, quality and customer-driven solutions. 

The International Fresh Produce Association's Retail Conference delivered a day of compelling insights, real-world strategy and hands-on collaboration — anchored by renowned retail expert and Retail Rules! author Kevin Coupe, who served as emcee. Alongside IFPA’s Joe Watson, Coupe helped set the tone with a deep dive into the state of retail, highlighting shifts in consumer behavior, supply chain dynamics and the broader implications for the fresh produce sector.

SpartanNash raised $265,000 for Special Olympics programs across nine states through its annual in-store fundraiser. The funds, donated by store guests, associates and the SpartanNash Foundation, will help provide year-round support for thousands of athletes, empowering them to compete, train and thrive in inclusive sports environments.

Sun World formed a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a leading AI-powered quality-management software for fresh food. Through this collaboration, Sun World can offer new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, starting in Egypt and Italy, which will enable them to optimize quality control processes and drive greater consistency across the supply chain.