Heritage Grocers Group, one of the nation’s leading Hispanic food retailers, launched its Pumpkins for a Purpose campaign, running from now through Oct. 31. This heartfelt initiative is designed to raise vital funds for children and families receiving care at local children’s hospitals across the communities it serves.

Passion.

That is what officials at North Bay Produce want attendees at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show to feel when they visit their booth at the show this month.

Passion for everything they do, whether it is the flavorful items they produce or the strenuous efforts by the entire company to make sure that all their customers and consumers are overjoyed with the total North Bay experience.

For Progressive Produce, the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show isn’t just another trade show — it’s a highlight of the year.

Visitors to the Giorgio Fresh booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show — whether they’re current or potential customers, onlookers curious about new trends in the produce department or industry representatives looking for a quick savory snack — will find what they are looking for.

After a wave of excitement surrounding the Orchard Buddies packaging launch in 2024, Superfresh Growers is expanding the line. Originally featuring organic Gala and Fuji three-pound pouch bags, the Orchard Buddies collection now includes two- and three-pound organic apple and pear pouch bags, as well as a three-pound organic apple poly bag. This expansion allows retailers to build a complete organic apple and pear bag display featuring Orchard Buddies packaging.

Zespri kiwifruit delivered record-breaking results this season, cementing its role as a global leader in the kiwi category. Despite economic headwinds and stiff competition from other fruit categories this summer, Zespri has fueled double-digit growth with an earlier start to the season, expanded distribution of Zespri green, organic and Zespri RubyRed and continued strong consumer demand for Zespri SunGold kiwi, making kiwi the fastest-growing category in the fruit department.