American Produce and Repack, a family-owned enterprise based in Dallas, has long-standing generational roots in the produce industry. That generational legacy began over 100 years ago with the foundation of the original American Produce Company in Dallas in 1917.

Started by Italian immigrant James “Mr. Jimmy” LaBarba, the company served as one of the primary produce merchants in the area.

Members of the 2025 Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class viewed the complexity of the supply chain first-hand during a tour of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market and Holt Logistics on March 18. “The wholesale market and the port represent critical links in the supply chain,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC executive director.

As National Self-Care Day approaches on April 5, That Flower Feeling is excited to launch an initiative promoting flowers as an essential part of self-care routines. This campaign supports the organization’s mission to encourage more Americans to enjoy flowers more often, emphasizing their positive impact on mental and emotional well-being.

Legend Produce, a fourth-generation leader in the melon industry, announced a landmark partnership with Kiss Melons, a renowned specialty melon brand celebrated for its unparalleled flavor and quality. Effective immediately, Kiss Melons will join the Legend Produce family, uniting two powerhouses in the melon industry to deliver exceptional taste and variety to customers across North America.

Dollar General and DoorDash announced a new offering to bring SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to more than 16,000 of Dollar General’s stores on the DoorDash Marketplace. With the addition of Dollar General, DoorDash’s network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubled to over 35,000 stores.

Equifruit, a leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has achieved a spot on The Globe and Mail’s brand new ranking, Canada’s Top Growing Women-Led Companies. This ranking celebrates successful female entrepreneurship and trail blazing companies that are shaping Canada’s business landscape.