Church Bros. Farms announced that Tracy Carranza has joined the company as vice president of retail sales. With more than a decade of experience in the fresh produce industry, Carranza will be responsible for the growth and strategic direction of Church Bros.’ retail channel, with a primary focus on value added products.

Honeybear Brands, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries, announced another strong season for its exclusive brand Pazazz, the sweet and tangy apple with an loud crunch. Pazazz is a fantastic eating apple with bold flavors and a very high eye appeal in store. This is an apple that retailers can build a premium apple program around. 

Registration is now open for the inaugural FPFC & FPAA Desert Golf Classic tournament, to be held Nov. 7 at the JW Marriott Star Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson during the Southwest International Produce Expo.

With a commitment to nourishing neighbors, Food Lion Feeds is donating $250,000 to support hunger relief initiatives provided by Meals on Wheels America, bringing the total investment to $1 million since 2022.

Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing specialty retailers in the United States and IFCO, a global leader in Reusable Packaging Containers. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation in supply chain logistics. 

The International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show has taken over Atlanta, and things got kicked off yesterday with IFPA CEO Cathy Burns' State of the Industry address, which was followed by educational sessions. In the evening friends and colleagues gathered at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate at the event's welcome reception.