Across farms, grocery stores and supply chains, surplus food is continually at risk of not getting to where it’s needed most. Every year in the United States, approximately 92 billion pounds of perfectly good food goes uneaten, as families face challenges accessing nutritious food to put on their tables. While many people volunteer or donate, there remains a critical need to rescue food and address food insecurity. Feeding America fills this gap by ensuring perfectly good food can safely make it from fields and grocery shelves to community members nationwide.

As consumer shopping habits continue to evolve, a new study is shedding light on how retailers can rethink their approach to fresh departments to better align with changing expectations.

Double Date Packaging is a grower, packer and shipper of California Medjool Dates, operating in Coachella, CA.

Whether it’s package uniformity, improved taste of the product or communication of its nutritional value, the company is constantly looking for new ways to bring life into the date industry.  

So far, 2026 has started out with a short crop and high demand, and the company is doing what it can to be successful. 

The Peruvian Avocado Commission, through its flagship brand Avocados from Peru, announced that Stephen J. Barnard and Bob Lucy were honored with the Global Leadership Award for their contributions to the avocado industry.

The awards were presented April 8, during a dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the evening before the PAC 2026 Annual Membership Meeting.

GLC Cerritos is riding a wave of momentum in 2026, driven by advancements in sustainability, expanding supply opportunities and evolving consumer demand, positioning the company as a forward-looking leader in the Mexican avocado category.

For La Bonanza Avocados, growth is not simply about expansion; it is about building a more controlled, efficient and reliable supply chain in an industry where consistency, quality and timing define success.

The company’s evolution into a fully integrated operation reflects that long-term vision, with a recent milestone marked by the opening of its new warehouse in Pharr, TX. More than a physical expansion, the facility represents a decisive step toward full vertical integration.