Fresh Farms, based in Rio Rico, AZ, successfully closed its Sonora grape season, marked by strong performance, operational consistency, reliable supply and high-quality fruit. The company has now transitioned to California, where its first grape shipments are already under way to support ongoing customer programs.

Wada Farms continues to strengthen its position in the foodservice sector by focusing on staple produce items, customized solutions and strong customer partnerships that help operators navigate an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The Idaho Falls, ID-based grower-shipper, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes, said feedback from foodservice operators, distributors and industry partners has reinforced the importance of providing core items while continuing to innovate.

Hronis Inc., one of California's leading table grape producers, announced the successful completion of its Chapter 11 auction. The successful bidder was the company's current senior lender, Conterra Ag Capital, and the transaction was approved by the court and is expected to close by mid-July, subject to customary closing conditions.

Bushwick Commission launched its annual Virginia Grown promotion, highlighting premium potatoes grown at Dublin Farms for Walmart. While the annual campaign reliably delivers special product packaging, a robust digital ad campaign and comprehensive social media support, this year’s celebration reaches historic heights.

In honor of America’s 250th birthday and in celebration of Dublin Farms’ 150th anniversary, this year's promotion introduces a landmark commemorative event bringing together local agriculture, higher education, retail and government leadership.

Pure Flavor's Rocco Reds received a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels, Belgium.

Mission Produce has two of the most versatile, in-demand ingredients in foodservice right now — ripe avocados and ripe mangoes — and the company’s custom ripening programs will be a key topic at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference.

Mission Produce delivers avocados and mangoes to foodservice operators at the exact ripeness stage they need, said Galen Johnson, senior director of sales. Typically, that is stages three-five, when fruit is ready for use when it arrives at kitchens.