Heartland Produce Co. has purchased an approximately 31‐acre land site that will be the future home of its corporate headquarters and produce distribution operations.

In late June, the Pacific Northwest reached searing temperatures that have never been experienced before, especially this early in the fruit season, which has left fruit producers uncertain of its impact.

Desbry tropical avocados are available year-round from Florida and the Dominican Republic, and now that the Florida season is under way, WP Produce has announced a new packing facility in Homestead, FL.

Taylor Farms is bringing consumers the perfect addition for warm, sunny days this summer with the launch of its Watermelon Crunch Chopped Kit, which is bursting with real watermelon flavor.

While the rest of the country will be glued to their television sets cheering on team USA in the Summer Olympics (July 23 to Aug. 8) the associates at Tops Friendly Markets are gearing up for their own Olympics — with a twist.  Over the course of the next seven weeks, associates across Tops’ three-state imprint will be challenging one another to a produce-themed Olympic competition to see will who will bring home the gold.

The Southeast Produce Council's annual Southern Innovations conference and trade show this fall will focus on "What's New" in the fresh produce industry, highlighting the latest innovations from organics and new product developments to technology and unique brand approaches.