Westfalia Fruit is committed to utilizing all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, foodservice and wholesale customers are carefully inspected. Any unsuitable avocados are processed at Westfalia’s facility into products like avocado pulp, smashed avocado, guacamole and more. The avocado skins and seeds from the process, which were previously typically used in low-value applications such as anaerobic digesters, are now finding new, innovative, higher value alternative uses.

The 2025 Tropical Plant International Expo drew nearly 7,400 nursery and landscape industry professionals from across the globe to the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.

French fries aren’t just a side dish, they’re an obsession. This Valentine’s Day, the Idaho Potato Commission is turning that obsession into the ultimate gift with Kiss of French, a limited-edition lip luxury that captures the essence of French fries.

A recent national Pollfish survey found that 92 percent of Americans find the taste of fresh Idaho potato French fries irresistible. Now, that same tempting allure is coming to life in an unexpected way — one that makes your lips just as irresistible.

The Southeast Produce Council announced this year's Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients: Isabella Lott, Luka Rose and Amelia Lott.

NatureSweet has hired Tobianne Paul as chief marketing officer. With more than 25 years of proven experience, Paul brings a wealth of expertise in eCommerce, digital strategy and omnichannel marketing.

A consortium of private investors, spearheaded by the current Southeastern Grocers Inc. CEO and President Anthony Hucker and C&S Wholesale Grocers has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from ALDI U.S., which previously purchased the company in March 2024.