On the heels of connecting with its members and fresh produce and floral leaders at both the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit in Paris, France, and Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany, the International Fresh Produce Association has advanced the proposed global sustainability framework the organization introduced last fall across these influential forums.  

AI tools are everywhere. Uber is focused on building AI features that genuinely make everyday tasks easier for users. That’s the thinking behind its newest addition to Uber Eats: Cart Assistant.

"Today, we’re launching Cart Assistant in the Uber Eats app, a new AI-powered feature designed to help you build grocery baskets faster and with less effort," said Praveen Neppalli Naga, chief technology officer. "That means fewer taps and more time saved."

Users were saying they wanted a quicker way to shop; Cart Assistant helps get from idea to checkout in seconds.

Ark Foods highlights its Taco Truck Chopped Salad Kit as an example of the company’s approach to modern salad development: bold flavor, disciplined sourcing, playful branding and thoughtful execution across the supply chain.

CMI Orchards continues to lead the pear category with a disciplined, grower-first approach that delivers seamless seasonal transitions, consistent eating quality and year-round confidence for retail partners. Central to that strategy is a carefully managed import program that extends the Bartlett (William) pear season beyond the domestic window while keeping domestic growers and long-term category health at the forefront.

As the first major industry checkpoint of the year, Fruit Logistica provided a clear snapshot of the priorities shaping food and fresh produce processing in 2026. For FAM STUMABO, the exhibition was an opportunity to engage in strategic dialogue with processors across fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, foodservice and prepared foods, exploring its operational challenges and investment priorities for the year ahead. 

Instacart and 1-800-Flowers.com have announced a nationwide partnership that allows customers across the United States to order fresh flowers and gifts for on-demand delivery through the Instacart app, just in time for Valentine’s Day.