PhilaPort has long been a preferred point of arrival for perishable products from around the world, but that doesn’t mean it is willing to stand on its laurels. Instead, the agency is planning continued investments to improve the service it provides to its clients.

One of the recent major improvements has been the dredging of the Delaware River to a depth of 45 feet, which allows larger vessels to call on the Port of Philadelphia.

The 2024 American Institute of Floral Designers' National Symposium "Emerge" was held from July 2-6 in Orlando, FL. Beyond being a traditional flower show, the AIFD National Symposium stood out as the premier event for floral design education in the industry. Design talent was gathered from around the world, promising an exciting and engaging lineup of programs and presenters that showcased the most breathtaking display of outstanding world-class floral artists under one roof.

MONTEREY, CA — Always a favorite event of the summer, the Organic Produce Summit did not disappoint this year, as the produce industry gathered for another successful event.

“With over 1,800 attendees, including nearly 200 exhibiting companies and more than 300 retailers and buyers, the 2024 Organic Produce Summit not only marks our largest event ever, but also paves the way for continued growth in the years ahead,” said Keigan Roos, event manager.

Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organizations, announced the start of a new international and strategic partnership active in 31 countries. This partnership builds on Lidl’s commitment to achieve a more sustainable future

Foodservice sales in the fruit category are an important part of the portfolio for The Chuck Olsen Co., a century-old grower-shipper-packer of fruits in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Westfalia Fruit is launching premium, 100-percent pure avocado oils, now available in three flavors: plain, garlic and lemon. Westfalia Fruit avocado oils are made from fresh avocados grown and carefully picked in South Africa.