Fox Packaging has been a key manufacturer and supplier of flexible packaging for the fresh produce industry for 60 years.

“We have developed our signature Fox Fresh Mesh product line utilizing a non-abrasive mesh, which enhances product health by allowing produce to naturally respire, supporting their life cycle and keeping them fresh longer,” said Victoria Lopez, marketing and brand manager for the McAllen, TX-based company.

The International Blueberry Organization named Mario Steta, operation’s director for Driscoll's in EMEA, as its new chairman. Steta brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global leading position of blueberries in the fresh produce industry, and the IBO member-producing countries globally.

Instacart and Whole Foods Market have partnered for delivery throughout Canada in as fast as 30 minutes. Delivery is available from all 14 Whole Foods Market stores in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and Ottawa for customers in these greater metro areas.

Colombia avocados are a global leader in Hass avocado shipments with a growing presence in the U.S. over the last five years. That growth is highlighted by the shipment of 1,496 tons of Colombian Hass avocados to the U.S., a 56 percent year-over-year increase during the lead up to the Super Bowl.

Misfits Market, the online grocer that reduces food waste and makes shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable, launched Fulfilled by Misfits, a dedicated service for perishable brands to store, pick, pack, fulfill and deliver products nationwide via Misfits Market’s logistics platform.

Vick Family Farms has been a trusted name in growing, packaging and shipping sweet potatoes in eastern North Carolina since the early ’80s, and supply sweet potatoes to customers both domestically and internationally year-round.

“We offer private label and are known for Carolina Gold labels in a variety of packs,” said Charlotte Vick, partner/sales and marketing manager for the Wilson, NC-based company. “We grow, pack and ship over 1.5 million bushels each year.”