In berry fields around the world, rows of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries represent decades of careful breeding, research and innovation. Plant Sciences Genetics (PSG) is helping drive that progress—building on a family legacy that began with applied science and has evolved into an advanced berry genetics company serving growers and marketers across diverse production regions worldwide.

Ganfer Fresh, a distributor of fruits and vegetables from Mexico, based in Nogales, AZ, affirms that the company is financially sound despite a recent report that it received an administrative complaint from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s PACA division.

According to the company, that matter relates to a past period during 2024 and early 2025 in which Ganfer Fresh experienced temporary financial disruption resulting from circumstances involving a third-party financial services provider. 

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Washington Fruit Growers is introducing a limited-edition Stars and Stripes cherry bag designed to elevate retail displays and boost cherry sales leading up to the Fourth of July weekend.

The Stars and Stripes bag features the American flag and the company’s long-time logo, the Liberty Bell. This patriotic bag will stand out on the shelf and in displays, encouraging shoppers to add fresh cherries to their carts during one of the strongest sales periods of the year.

Nickey Gregory Co. has named Scott Chapman president as the company's founder, Nickey Gregory, retires after more than four decades building one of the Southeast’s most respected produce businesses. The leadership team, customer relationships and day-to-day operations remain in place. Chapman leads the company alongside the senior leadership team, including Executive Vice President Marianna Gregory Skrine. 

The International Fresh Produce Association announced the featured Food Safety and Nutrition education sessions for The Washington Conference, taking place June 8–10, 2026, in Washington, DC.

What began 50 years ago as a spontaneous golf outing by a group of hardworking potato packers has grown into one of the produce industry’s most enduring charitable traditions.

The Spudman Open will celebrate its Golden anniversary this July 14, marking five decades of industry camaraderie, charitable donations and longstanding partnerships. Held annually at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, CT, the tournament is expected to sell out once again this year while also surpassing a remarkable milestone of raising $1 million for charity since its inception in 1976.