Playing to a full house, Cathy Burns greeted the fresh produce industry for the first time as International Fresh Produce Association CEO at the inaugural Global Produce & Floral Show.

Tropical fruit has never been more popular, thanks in part to the Covid pandemic that altered the consumption behaviors of consumers across the United States and around the world. And while the pandemic is largely in the rearview mirror, the popularity of exotic fruits remains strong, which is welcome news to HLB Specialties.

As the school season takes off, and the pace of life speeds up, Megan from @mamaofwholelittles shares the perfect Sweet and Savory Tuna Salad recipe that is the ideal prep ahead dish! Bursting with flavor, this recipe can be enjoyed in many different ways & conveniently enjoyed on the run! The best thing about it, is the whole family will love it!

Kopke Fruit, a leading importer of fresh fruit from around the globe, is looking forward to reconnecting with friends and forming new relationships at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, taking place Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, FL.

Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet is unveiling its new three- and five-pound conventional and organic mesh sweet potato bags at the Global Produce and Floral Show this week.

The new design includes a variety of helpful visuals and tools for consumers, including:

C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and planning solutions, to further strengthen its planning processes. RELEX will help streamline C&S’s technical landscape for demand forecasting and automatic replenishment, which will drive C&S’s long-term growth plans with a scalable technology solution.