Southern Specialties has excellent availability of premium white asparagus in anticipation of the 2026 Valentine’s Day and Easter holidays. As a centerpiece of sophisticated seasonal dining, Southern Specialties is positioned to meet high demand across both retail and foodservice sectors.

White asparagus offers a unique culinary profile that distinguishes it from its green counterpart. The spears maintain a striking pearlescent color and a delicate, nutty flavor with a tender texture.

D’Arrigo New York, based at the Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx, is the largest apple house in the Northeast and one of the powerhouse distributors in the country. 

The company is watching the early part of 2026 unfold carefully, as consumers, customers and wholesalers continue to operate with tighter budgets and a more conservative mindset than years past.

TUCSON, AZ — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas kicked off its second annual SWIPE convention Jan. 22 with a festive opening reception at the JW Marriott Star Pass Resort, here. Formerly held in November, this marked the first year that FPAA held SWIPE in January.

Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list. The company has been named on this list annually since 1996, marking the 31st consecutive year of earning this honor. This list acknowledges companies that make it a priority to commit to associates’ well-being, community engagement, sustainability efforts and being a great place to work, among other criteria.

Applications are now open for Class 56 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, a transformative leadership experience for individuals shaping the future of California agriculture. The program invites mid-career individuals from across the agricultural industry to apply.

Officials at Grapeman Farms are focusing a lot of their attention on Latin America, confident that expanding its footprint in this region will continue to allow them to meet customer demand for consistent year-round supply and to align with regions that offer competitive production economics and access to newer, higher-performing varieties.

The Southern California-based company, founded in 1974, is a table grape sales, marketing and production-management platform that works with independent growers across multiple origins.