This April marks the seventh season of Continental Fresh’s Water For All branded mango program, a milestone that reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to pairing high-quality produce with meaningful impact. Inspired by the vision of CEO Albert Perez, the corporate social responsibility initiative donates a percentage of proceeds from every branded box of mango sold to support clean water projects in Latin America, communities that are often closely connected to the agricultural supply chain that makes the program possible.

Empire Co. Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Mayrand Food Group Inc., a long‑established Québec food retailer operating four large‑format locations across the greater Montréal area.

The transaction is being completed pursuant to a court‑approved process and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of court-approval and required regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in first quarter of fiscal 2027.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association held its 2026 Annual General Meeting virtually last week, bringing members together to reflect on a year marked by strong governance, member engagement and meaningful advocacy outcomes for Canada’s fresh produce sector.

Offshoot Brands announced the appointment of Jenna Schulte as vice president of sales and operations.

In this newly created role, Schulte will lead the integration of sales strategy and operational execution across the organization, supporting the company’s continued expansion while strengthening customer partnerships and internal capabilities.

At the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh expo, Exp. Group will be showcasing dozens of its Rosita brand fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico, as well as an expansion in South Texas.

The North Bergen, NJ-based company will be focusing on big news for its Texas division: a fast-approaching move to a new facility in Pharr. Business at the current facility, which opened in September 2023 in McAllen, rapidly outgrew the space, said Anthony Serafino, Exp. Group president.