Mission Produce is the go-to source for fresh, organically grown avocados.

“We have mastered the art of growing, packing and ripening certified organic avocados to meet the needs of our customers all year long,” said Megan Berenbach, director of sales for the Oxnard, CA-based company. “Demand for organic avocados continues to grow, so Mission continues to invest additional resources into organic programs, pursuing innovative ways to support and develop the category.”

The 2024 Crespo organic Mexican mango season is in motion. The season kicked off amid unprecedented complexities, marked by a notable and severe absence of Peruvian fruit, with definitive market chaos projected for several months before any stabilization emerges.

A full Crespo Organic Crop Report can be found Under the Mango Tree, providing greater details of the complexities and expectations.  

An overflow crowd of well over 200 industry members listened to a dynamic panel of women retail leaders trace their unique paths and leadership philosophies in their specific careers at the Jan. 24 Northern California luncheon meeting of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council.

Southeastern Grocers Inc. has sold off its Fresco y Más banner to Fresco Retail Group LLC. SEG continues to own and operate Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores.

The Chilean Stone Fruit Committee has released a new estimate for this season, including nectarines, Japanese plums, European plums and peaches. Forty-four companies, representing 84 percent of Chile’s global stone fruit exports last season, contributed to the estimate.

The Eastern Market in Detroit has been nourishing Detroit since 1891. Since its earliest days, Eastern Market has become a cornerstone of the Motor City and its surrounding area.

Eastern Market District, anchored by a hybrid retail/wholesale public market and surrounded by regional food businesses, is considered a road to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food future.

More than two million shop and buy food at Eastern Market each year, with $360 million of wholesale food sold, a great percentage produce-focused.