Church Brothers Farms CEO Brian Church has been named the 2026 Agricultural Leadership honoree by the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to agriculture in the Salinas Valley through leadership, innovation and community involvement. Church will be recognized at the Chamber’s 105th Annual Awards Luncheon on April 9.

For decades, Maurice A. Auerbach Inc. has maintained a strong presence in the Northeast produce business, building its reputation as a leading distributor of garlic and specialty items while fostering long-standing relationships with customers throughout the region.

As a third-generation, family-owned company based in Secaucus, NJ, the firm continues to rely heavily on its deep ties to the Hunts Point Produce Market to support its distribution strategy and customer reach.

Sunkist Growers launched a new digital content series — Peel Talk — designed to deepen consumer engagement and reinforce citrus’s role in everyday wellness, snacking and shared moments.

Building on the brand’s growing presence across digital channels, Peel Talk introduces original storytelling, culinary inspiration and interactive content that connects consumers more directly to citrus and the farmers behind it — while supporting engagement during peak California citrus season.

The International Fresh Produce Association and its member companies once again brought the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh produce and florals to the White House Easter Egg Roll, one of America’s most beloved traditions.

Food Export USA has added two new team members: Danyelle Thornton as marketing manager and Austin Warner as liaison. Both will be based out of Food Export’s Philadelphia office.

Fierman Produce Exchange has long been a fixture in the New York produce scene, with deep roots at the Hunts Point Terminal Market, one of the largest and most influential distribution hubs in the country. Operating in this market puts FPE at the center of a fast-moving, highly competitive environment that demands both precision and consistency.