Four major banana importers have announced the formation of a new not-for-profit trade association to support the banana category in North America. The Banana Association of North America will be governed by a board of directors consisting of executives of its member companies, including Chiquita, Dole Food Co., Fresh Del Monte and Fyffes North America.  

The International Fresh Produce Association announced the incoming Class 30 of its Produce Industry Leadership Program, a milestone marking three decades of cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.  

Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, this prestigious program stands as the only ongoing leadership program dedicated to the fresh produce and floral industries. Since its inception in 1995, the program has shaped more than 350 graduates into influential changemakers across the global fresh supply chain.  

The International Fresh Produce Association, along with Global Produce & Floral Show exhibitors, recently donated 226,227 pounds of fresh, quality produce to the local Orange County and Los Angeles community. Each year the donation occurs in the area in which the Global show takes place, but it takes on greater significance this year with the expiration of SNAP benefits looming tomorrow. 

The Organic Grower Summit 2025 is set to feature cutting-edge solutions from industry leaders during the Ag Tech Networking Presentations and Reception on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa. This year’s event will spotlight the latest advancements in AI, robotics, sustainable farming practices, equipment technologies and more.

Highlighted exhibitors include:

Dole Food Co. is taking its mission to make the world a healthier place on the road this November, supporting three major endurance events from coast to coast: the TCS New York City Marathon (Nov. 2), the Monterey Bay Half Marathon (Nov. 9) and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Nov. 15).

With the expectation of a larger Mexico avocado crop than in past seasons, Oxnard, CA-based GLC Cerritos is anticipating a year of plentiful promotions at very affordable prices.