Stars and stripes proved fruitful for Hass avocados, with Independence Day driving strong summer holiday sales and Labor Day providing additional late-seasonal support. The Hass Avocado Board’s Avocado Holiday Retail Recap reports that 53.3 million Hass avocados were sold during the Independence Day holiday week in 2025, generating $66.1 million in retail sales, an increase of 10 percent in units and 3.8 percent in dollar sales compared to the prior year. 

The first containers of Bright Bounty Moroccan mandarins have arrived, officially kicking off the Morocco mandarin program. Early arrivals are showing outstanding color and excellent internal quality.

Crop reports from Morocco indicate a strong mandarin season overall. With indications of fruit drop impacting California supply, Moroccan mandarins provide a strategic solution for maintaining consistent availability.

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has signed a new supply agreement with Sedano’s Supermarkets, Florida’s leading Hispanic grocery retailer. This agreement makes C&S the primary supplier for this leading grocery retailer, providing an expansive assortment and mix, as well as distribution, transportation, procurement, merchandising and retail services for 32 Sedano’s Supermarkets.

A. Duda & Sons and G’s Group announced the joint venture acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd.

Founded in West London in 1944 by Arthur Tozer and owned by the Dawson family since 1950, Tozer Seeds has earned a global reputation for innovation in vegetable breeding and the production of premium-quality seed crops. Over the past 80 years, Tozer has introduced industry-first breakthroughs, including the world’s first commercial F1 hybrid parsnip and celery varieties.

The Giant Co. has launched Talk & Tours,  free and interactive events — led by the grocer’s team of dietitians — are offered monthly, combine 30 minutes of nutritional education with a 30-minute guided store walking tour.

Charlie’s Produce announced the full operational integration of its Phoenix operations following the acquisition of Stern Produce in 2024. With systems, branding and supply chain integration now complete, Charlie’s Produce is positioned to serve foodservice, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education customers across Arizona.