Bay Baby Produce, a pioneer in imaginative produce offerings, is thrilled to celebrate its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of creativity, growth and a commitment to providing unique and delightful individually painted and hand-decorated pumpkins.

Progressive Produce, a year-round grower, packer, and shipper of fresh produce, started in bulk citrus in 2016 and organics followed shortly after.

“Over the years, we have increased the program by adding grower partners in all California citrus regions as well as Mexico,” said Jaime Greger, senior marketing coordinator for the Los Angeles-based company.

The Kroger Co. has a new goal to advance sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain, further protecting pollinators and biodiversity. Kroger will require all of its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices for all products supplied to Kroger by 2028 or 2030, based on the grower's size. Medium- to large-sized growers will be expected to meet the goal by the end of 2028, and small-sized growers by 2030.

Mission Produce is the go-to source for fresh, organically grown avocados.

“We have mastered the art of growing, packing and ripening certified organic avocados to meet the needs of our customers all year long,” said Megan Berenbach, director of sales for the Oxnard, CA-based company. “Demand for organic avocados continues to grow, so Mission continues to invest additional resources into organic programs, pursuing innovative ways to support and develop the category.”

The 2024 Crespo organic Mexican mango season is in motion. The season kicked off amid unprecedented complexities, marked by a notable and severe absence of Peruvian fruit, with definitive market chaos projected for several months before any stabilization emerges.

A full Crespo Organic Crop Report can be found Under the Mango Tree, providing greater details of the complexities and expectations.  

An overflow crowd of well over 200 industry members listened to a dynamic panel of women retail leaders trace their unique paths and leadership philosophies in their specific careers at the Jan. 24 Northern California luncheon meeting of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council.