Mission Produce Inc. will showcase its year-round avocado programs and highlight Mexico’s upcoming supply at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, China, Sept. 3-5.  

Natural Grocers is raising awareness of Organic Month with sales on organic products, community education and fundraising efforts with Rodale Institute. Customers can learn more about the organic food movement and save big while trying new organic recipes, 100 percent organic produce and other organic offerings throughout their local store.

Partnership for a Healthier America, the national nonprofit working to create a healthier future through good food for all, announced a new partnership with Brighter Bites, a nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education to schools. 

Officials at Fowler Farms have a lot to discuss with attendees of the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations show this month.

Besides offering a broad assortment of apples — more than 23 varieties according to company officials — the Wolcott, NY-based operation is eager to discuss the state of the apple industry, new products coming down the pike and what everyone can do to build enthusiasm and sales of apples that will also spur consumer interest.

Headquartered in the center of the Vidalia growing region in Southeast Georgia, family-owned Shuman Farms has been a trusted name in the sweet onion industry for three generations.

At this year’s SEPC Southern Innovations show, the company plans to highlight its premium sweet onions from Peru and offer retailers a full tailgating experience.

A memorial tribute has been established through the American Foral Endowment (AFE) honoring Robert (Bob) J. Carbone, who passed away on Aug. 14, five days shy of his 94th birthday.