In November, a small group of big-hearted mountain hikers will lace up their boots in the Dominican Republic. They’ll hike to the summit of the Caribbean’s highest peak, Pico Duarte, over a five-day trip. This is no endurance race or record attempt. Instead, it’s a mindful journey that invites participants to connect with things that matter most.

We’re down to the final few weeks of the Salinas season, and the challenges in the field haven’t let up. After multiple rain events earlier this month and a stretch of warm, humid weather, growers are still managing quality issues across key row crops like Iceberg, Romaine and broccoli. 

The National Watermelon Promotion Board announced the winners of its 17th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest, recognizing outstanding retailers who delivered creative, vibrant and effective watermelon promotions across stores and digital platforms.

Church Bros. Farms is acquiring key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business. The transaction represents a strategic, forward-looking move for both organizations — aligning each company around its core strengths and driving continued progress for the fresh produce industry as a whole.

The National Mango Board has named Vallarta Supermarkets as the recipient of its prestigious Mango Retailer of the Year award-2025 edition, recognizing the company's exceptional commitment to driving mango sales and inspiring consumers natio

The Kissabel apple season has officially begun in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing strong harvest forecasts and a renewed focus on consumer engagement.