Last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association hosted its 2026 Convention and Trade Show, which brought together produce industry members, innovators, and attendees from around the world. The event was highly successful, attracting over 4,600 attendees.

Publix Super Markets announced Executive Chairman Todd Jones’ intent to retire, effective May 31, 2026. He will remain actively involved in the company as chairman of the Publix board of directors.

Joolies, a leading California-based date brand, announced the nationwide launch of Date Sours, a new healthy sour candy alternative made from organic dates, now available exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market. The product will debut on the Sprouts Forager Table to start with permanent in-line shelf placement already confirmed after the 90-day Forager window closes.

Goody by Blue Banner Co. is one of California's premier grapefruit shippers. With 75 years of citrus expertise behind them and a thriving direct sales operation in motion, Goody is energized and ready to connect with buyers and growers from coast to coast.

The company's growing sales force brings together seasoned industry veterans and the multiple generations of the Mazzetti family who built Blue Banner Co. from the ground up. For the Mazzettis, this isn't just business — it's legacy.

Gale Ferranto, owner of Buona Foods Inc., was selected as Pennsylvania’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2026.

The Texas International Produce Association delivered high-impact education at the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, equipping produce leaders with both real-time market insights and a forward-looking strategy to compete in a rapidly evolving global landscape.  

Headlining the education program, futurist economist Richard Kottmeyer of FutureBridge challenged attendees to look beyond consumer-related volatility and rethink how fresh produce can be positioned as a higher value, health linked, consumer-relevant category over the next decade.