The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and for failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.

Zespri’s forecast for the 2025-26 season has the kiwifruit marketer on track to deliver strong value to growers in another record crop year.

CEO Jason Te Brake said average returns for green, sweet green, organic green and organic SunGold kiwifruit are now forecast to exceed last year’s record.

Edward L. Myrick Produce has successful operations in Florida, Georgia and Michigan, working with chain stores and wholesalers all around the United States and Canada. While the Michigan operations are only a few years old, the company has found success there and it’s helped it turn into a year-round supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables.

In 2025, the first half of the year has proven to be solid for the company.

Retailers focused on graduation and Father's Day celebrations last week by offering a wide array of festive produce favorites. Conventional and organic fruit was promoted heavily, especially peaches, nectarines, cherries, cantaloupes and watermelons.

With the rising cost of living top of mind for families, Walmart has lowered the price of hundreds of staple items to help shoppers save money and live better, with more to come.

Since February, Walmart Canada has lowered the price on hundreds of items, including some fresh fruits and vegetables, bathroom tissue, water, cheese, ground beef and shampoo. This is part of Walmart Canada’s mission to provide Every Day Low Prices so customers can rely on consistent, low pricing across the items they’re searching for, saving them time and money on their total basket.

With nine decades of experience behind it, Frank Donio Inc. continues to be a trusted name in blueberries.

It was more than 25 years ago when the company unveiled its Top Crop brand to highlight its network of family-owned farms, a group of growers who have been living the tradition of cultivating the land for generations. Blueberries packed under this label are highly in demand.

In a typical year, the New Jersey season will yield an average of 12 to 14 million pounds of fresh and frozen blueberries.