Freshness is everything in the produce department. It’s the driver of consumer choice, the anchor of category loyalty and one of the biggest drivers of shrink on the income statement.

The IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show is a launching pad for new products, and this year Fresh Innovations LLC will be featuring the newest additions to its popular ¡Yo Quiero! line.

At first glance, the fresh produce industry and retail dietitians may seem to be operating in separate worlds. One operates at the scale of global supply chains, logistics and category sales. The other connects directly with consumers in the aisles, guiding them toward healthier choices.

When the world shut down in 2020, supply chains everywhere buckled under pressure. Ports backed up. Truckers disappeared. Container prices soared. Yet walk into any grocery store during those chaotic months and one thing remained constant: fresh produce filled the shelves.

Oppy announced the return of produce industry veteran David Nelley as vice president of South American operations, bringing more than 30 years of global fresh produce experience back to the company.

As the produce industry prepares to gather in Anaheim for the 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show, Bland Farms is bringing a clear message to the table: innovation drives growth.