Dole Food Co. named the first recipient of its “Spirit of ‘Ohana” honor, given to groups and individuals who best demonstrate the hospitality and community-service themes of the Hawaiian concept of extended family. 

Andy Webb has been named vice president of business development for Progressive Produce. Webb will be working across everything Progressive does, including produce and 3PL services, to continue the company's ongoing growth strategy.

SECAUCUS, NJ — Allegiance Retail Services LLC's 2025 Holiday Food & Retail Tech Showcase was held Wednesday, June 18 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, here. Fresh produce was well represented at the show, which featured vendors from across the country showcasing a wide variety of items.

Oppy Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson was presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of the Fraser Valley at its spring convocation ceremony on June 10.

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global leader in post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, and Nabaco Inc., a platform science company specializing in eco-friendly solutions for farmers, produce packers and beyond, including its NatuWrap fruit protection technologies, announced an exclusive distribution agreement June 18 whereby AgroFresh will serve as the global commercial partner for NatuWrap, bringing the solution to fresh produce packers and processors worldwide. 

Frank P Matthew’s Prunus Sumaura Fugenzo Japanese Lantern has received the Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association New Plant Awards, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society, during this year’s HTA National Plant Show, taking place June 18 and 19 at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.