Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched its patent-pending Intelligent Quality Control tool, an AI-powered solution that uses computer vision to support the ability of distribution center associates to maintain high standards for quality and consistency of fresh fruits and vegetables across the company’s supply chain. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Ganfer Fresh LLC. The company, operating out of Arizona, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 36 produce sellers in the amount of $3.775 million from May 2024 through February 2025, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Robinson Fresh, C.H. Robinson’s fresh supply chains solutions division, announced the opening of a new, 142,600-square-foot South Texas logistics center. Located strategically just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the facility significantly expands the company’s cross-border capabilities as well as its ability to move produce from farm to fork faster and fresher.   

The California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers announced that registration and the official hotel room block are now open for the Fun 'N Sun 2026 Floral Convention, taking place at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA.

Amazon.com Inc. announced the rollout of its ultra-fast delivery service Amazon Now to dozens of cities and millions of customers across the U.S. Amazon Now, which provides thousands of fresh groceries, everyday household essentials and locally relevant items in about 30 minutes or less, is now widely available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Seattle, and is rapidly expanding in dozens more cities, including Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver and Oklahoma City. 

CMI Orchards released its first annual impact report, Building a Planet Positive Future, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.