Save A Lot is launching its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program. Now in its 10th year, this initiative helps Save A Lot stores support the hometowns in which they operate by donating much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger. 

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas announced Gonzalo Avila, CEO of Malena Produce, as the 2025 FPAA Member of the Year during its annual meeting held Nov. 4 at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa.

The Member of the Year Award represents one of the association’s highest honors, recognizing leaders whose vision, service and commitment leave an enduring mark on the fresh produce industry and the FPAA community.

November is Arizona Leafy Greens Month, a time to celebrate the significant contributions of the state's leafy greens industry to feeding the nation. This annual observance highlights Arizona's role as the "winter lettuce capital of the U.S.", contributing 25 percent of the nation's lettuce production annually and generating a $2 billion impact in Arizona each year.

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America announced a major milestone in their shared effort to improve food access. Together, they have connected families across the country to 10 million servings of produce, and — through Good Food at Home, PHA’s signature nutrition security program — delivered fruits and vegetables directly to the doors of more than 17,000 people in 12 cities.

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association has officially opened registration for the 2026 Floral Distribution Conference, taking place March 1–4, at the Trump National Doral Miami hotel.

We’re starting to see the first harvests out of the California and Arizona desert growing regions, but volume remains limited and quality continues to vary. Markets are still elevated on Iceberg, Romaine and green leaf, as the Salinas Valley winds down and production shifts south.