The big news out of Peru this season is that its avocado crop is smaller than it has been, but that will not be evident in the volume available from Santa Paula, CA-based Calavo Growers Inc.

“Overall, Peru has a smaller crop but our volume coming to the U.S. market will be a little bit more than last year, with a slightly smaller size curve,” said Peter Shore, vice president of product management.

As part of its ongoing commitment and investment to its licensee community and its retail partners, Sun World International collaborated with Giant Eagle Inc. for an omnichannel marketing campaign encouraging shoppers to sample and purchase AutumnCrisp brand table grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations.

 On Monday, June 10, 2024, Partnership for a Healthier America and the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce co-hosted the first-ever Produce for All Leadership Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

HilverdaFlorist’s new Pot, Patio and Garden range this year offers not only new genetics, but also retail concepts. One of these is the stand-alone Dianthus concept Picture Perfect, which is on show for the first time at the FlowerTrials from June 11 - 14.

As part of its ongoing commitment to expand access to healthy foods, Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on its Meijer app, providing a more convenient option for customers to pay for groceries like fresh produce and milk.

CMI Orchards is primed to supercharge summer sales this Fourth of July. Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing, said patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July offer retailers special opportunities to honor veterans and support military families.