In 2005, United Fresh held its annual Produce Expo & Conference April 30-May 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In addition to the expo the event featured three produce-focused business conferences. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we see some familiar faces back in the day.

Hortgro, an organization that supports and represents the deciduous fruit producers of South Africa, announced its second annual Plum Possibilities consumer-facing sweepstakes to shoppers in the United States. Now through March 18, participants will be encouraged via email and social media platforms to enter the promotion for a chance to win one of two $500 gift cards.

Patrick Ferini, a second-generation owner and a cornerstone of Bonipak Produce, died Jan. 29 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication and genuine care for all those whose lives he touched.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. has launched N-FINITY, an innovative nitrogen management solution that combines three modes of action that aims to increase the efficiency and availability of nitrogen for improved plant health and crop yields.

New to the Loveland Products shelf, N-FINITY leverages advanced biological technology to optimize nitrogen availability, assisting crops’ ability to receive the essential nutrients required for optimal growth and yield.

A smooth transition between the 2023-24 apple crop into the 2024-25 crop has the apple category moving in a positive direction for the season ahead. Looking at the past four weeks from Nov. 24 to Dec.