Sysco and Jetro Restaurant Depot have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sysco will acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a transformative transaction that allows Sysco to enter the high-margin, growing and resilient Cash & Carry channel. Under the terms of the agreement, the total value of the deal is approximately $29.1 billion.

Cinco de Mayo has become one of the top avocado-consumption occasions of the year — second only to the Super Bowl — fueling strong demand at retail and in foodservice for Misson Produce, a year-round supplier of the “World’s Finest Avocados.” 

FirstFruits is expanding its Michigan leadership team as the company continues building on the growth and opportunities created by its 2023 acquisition of Applewood Fresh. With recent expansions of growers and record crops, the supplier added a new general manager, Scott Morrison, and sales account manager, Mike Fuher, in the Michigan office. They will be joining recently promoted Senior Sales Account Manager Tristan Hauck.  

A troubling labor trend emerged in 2025: women are leaving the workforce at an accelerating rate.

For over five decades, Syngenta Flowers’ Alva Farm in Florida has led premium chrysanthemum production in North America. Established in 1967, this facility has consistently delivered exceptional quality and innovation in ornamental horticulture.

A pivotal moment came in 2008 when Syngenta Flowers acquired the prestigious Yoder Brand Mums. This strategic acquisition further strengthened the company’s position in the North American market.

Strategic location and advanced facilities

To celebrate Earth Month, Natural Grocers is once again teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign. Rooted in the company's longstanding commitment to organic integrity, regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship, the campaign encourages communities to protect beneficial insects, while supporting regenerative organic agriculture.