The International Fresh Produce Association is hosting its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference April 16-18 in Orlando, FL, this year. The conference is sold out but there are many additional opportunities for the industry to support and participate in Women’s Fresh Perspective Portfolio experiences this year.

Temperatures reaching the upper 90s have basically brought an end to the winter vegetable deals in the California and Arizona deserts, resulting in supply gaps and stronger markets with some commodities headed into the FOB stratosphere.

Heading into the 2023 Mexican table grape season, Fresh Farms is putting the focus on flavor with its “Taste to Believe” campaign.

The campaign, which is designed to reinforce the superior eating quality of Fresh Farms’ table grapes, looks to elevate the consumer experience, sense of wonder and enjoyment through taste.

Good things come with time, and this year’s Orchard View cherry season is no exception.

Slated to begin as much as two weeks later than usual due to chilly early spring weather, Orchard View’s centennial season is shaping up to be large in volume and excellent in quality.

As more retail organizations request sustainability information from their suppliers, opportunities exist to bring buyers and producers together using survey data to improve their respective operations. The Value of Sustainability Compliance, an educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, will explore the benefits of sustainability reporting and how it is impacting buying decisions.

NatureSweet has filed a third lawsuit against Mastronardi Produce LTD and Mastronardi Produce-USA Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Mastronardi is mimicking NatureSweet’s licensed packaging once again, and as a result has caused consumer confusion.