Sinclair, a global leader in automated produce labeling technology, and Washington Fruit Growers, a leading grower, packer and shipper of premium apples and other fresh produce, are proud to highlight their long-standing partnership. 

The 2026 Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference from the International Fresh Produce Association has officially sold out ahead of its April 6–8 event at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA. The conference is the premier leadership event for women across the global fresh produce and floral supply chain.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against A. Garcia Produce 2 LLC. The company, operating from Georgia, allegedly failed to make prompt payment to 14 produce sellers in the amount of $556,941 from December 2023 through April 2025, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

At this year’s SEPC show, the theme From Fields to Families underscored a growing reality in today’s marketplace: consumers want fresh, wholesome meals – but they are more time-starved than ever. Ocean Mist Farms was excited to showcase how its premium, convenience-driven vegetable offerings are helping retailers meet the demands of today’s busy shoppers.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods announced its eighth annual National Celery Month consumer sweepstakes aligning  with the company’s 100th anniversary.

Throughout March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods will educate shoppers on its proprietary seed varietals, the benefits of purchasing Dandy celery, inspirational usage of the veg and offer 100 exciting opportunities for participants to win.

I spent last week in Orlando, FL, for SEPC, and it was nice connecting with many of you out there. While I was in Florida, I got a firsthand look at what the late January freeze did to crops in the region and the impact is more significant than the reports suggested.