SugarBee harvest has arrived earlier than expected this year. An early cold snap pushed the much-anticipated fall harvest up by about a week and a half, which means that SugarBee apples are arriving in stores near you sooner than ever.

Honeybear Brands is welcoming visitors to booth No. 2071 at the International Fresh Produce Association show as a strong Pazazz apple crop prepares to hit retail shelves.

"We’re seeing robust crops across all our orchards, including those on both coasts and the Midwest," said Don Roper, vice president at Honeybear Brands. "This means strong supply for retailers and delicious fruit on hand for shoppers at the lowest landed costs.”

I Love Produce, an importer and distributor of garlic, ginger and shallots, based in Kelton, PA, is introducing squeezable jars of garlic and ginger at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA.

With the busy season of celebrations ahead, Flowerbulbs.com is looking at the importance of self-care. Science tells us that self-care can be as easy as having fresh flowers at home. Flowers have the remarkable ability to infuse our lives with joy and positivity. Their impact on our overall health and happiness is profound.

Costco Wholesale Corp. CEO Craig Jelinek will step down from his position, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The board of directors elected Ron Vachris, president and chief operating officer since February 2022, as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1.

Jelinek and Vachris have worked hand in hand over the last 21 months in Vachris' role as president and for many years before that. The company said this is the culmination of a long-standing succession plan that Jelinek had discussed with the board.

Nash Produce, which offers state-of-the-art storage, packing and transportation services, also maintains deep-rooted relationships with its grower base to supply the highest-quality product year-round. 

Its facility and dedicated team of local growers and employees enable the company  to dependably supply sweet potatoes to retail, foodservice and processing facilities.