Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., a leading international blueberry breeding and nursery company, announced a series of leadership transitions designed to drive the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Effective immediately, Cort Brazelton will serve as acting president and CEO. The Fall Creek board of directors has initiated a search for a new CEO to lead the company forward. Upon the appointment of a new CEO, Brazelton will transition to a strategic role on the board of directors, focusing on his responsibilities as an engaged shareholder.

Ocean Mist Farms promoted Glen Alameda to the role of chief operating officer. Alameda brings with him a rich heritage and a wealth of experience, rooted in a family legacy of farming that dates back to the company's founding in 1924. As the fourth generation to carry on the vision of this 100-year-old, industry-leading company, Alameda represents a proud tradition.

Economists, mainstream journalists and news commentators, anonymous Republican sources, hopeful Democrat legislators and casual observers are expressing doubt that incoming President Donald Trump will truly impose widespread tariffs on his first day in office as he claims he will.

Alexandra Farms has earned the Florverde Sustainable Flowers certification for the 2024-25 period, recognizing the company’s commitment to high environmental and social standards.

Ibotta and DoorDash announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide DoorDash customers with access to Ibotta’s industry-leading catalog of digital promotions. In joining the Ibotta Performance Network, DoorDash continues to create value for consumers with personalized promotions and coupons to further save on items in a range of categories.

Avocados and mangos are charging into 2025 with strong momentum. From record dollar sales to increasing household penetration and shifting shopper behaviors, these categories are full of opportunity. In this month’s edition of AvoIntel, Mission Produce broke down five key trends driving category growth and what to know as you plan for business growth in 2025.