Patti Sosa, who spent more than 40 years with the Las Cruces, NM-based Charles Johnson Co., died April 24 of heart failure, after a couple years of declining health.

As the calendar flips to June and the mercury begins to climb, watermelon sees a surge in popularity as people turn to the popular summertime fruit to help keep cool and stay hydrated.

But it doesn’t hurt to remind consumers that watermelon is nutritious and versatile, and something that should be on their everyday shopping list.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board looks to keep watermelon top of mind for consumers with its Simply Watermelon campaign.

Red Sun Farms has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 12 years in a row, retaining its Platinum Club status.

The International Fresh Produce Association is committed to growing members’ prosperity and that starts with programs to grow leaders – they are key longer-term strategies of a diverse and inclusive workforce, healthier people, and a healthier planet. The Produce & Floral Leadership Path offers progressive leadership development programs, from entry-level staff to next-gen leaders to the C-suite. Four of nearly a dozen programs opened applications in May.

Naturipe Farms will have a booth at the 38th annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, CA, May 18-19. Founded in 1984, the festival highlights delicious strawberries grown throughout California with vendors, booths, games and all things strawberry, anchored by a special focus on charitable giving.

Transportation isn't just a topic of conversation in the produce industry, it's the lifeline ensuring the timely delivery of perishable goods to consumers. Amidst daily logistical concerns, the pressing need to attract and retain truck drivers looms large: The American Trucking Association predicts a shortage of 160,000 drivers across the logistics industry by 2030, underscoring the urgency of action.