Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has named Mark Gagnon vice president of sales – South region to accelerate growth across the Southern United States.

Barnwood Valley Farms, a potato grower based in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in scenic Hadley, MA, has tripled its planting acreage this year due to a heavy increase in customer demand for its premium Massachusetts-grown potatoes. 

Traditional supermarkets may soon be approaching something of a crossroads. Consumer satisfaction remains high — for those who shop there — but it appears as if younger shoppers are looking elsewhere to fulfill their food needs. This is according to the latest study by the Feedback Group, U.S. Food Shopper Research 2025: The Supermarket Experience.

The International Fresh Produce Association will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to Aug. 1 in Monterey, CA. As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators and top buyers for a dynamic three day lineup that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a general session by Technomic on major health food trends and more. 

The 2025 Super Bowl delivered another strong performance for Hass avocados, as consumers across the U.S. stocked up in preparation for the year’s most anticipated football event.

As part of its ongoing strategic collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets announced the opening of a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas. Located in Overland, MO, the store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items designed to deliver both cultural relevance and everyday value.