The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announced 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce program in Vancouver.

The sixth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class toured the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market and Holt Logistics on March 19. “Logistics and distribution are such a crucial part of the produce industry,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC executive director.

Food solutions company SpartanNash will host its annual fundraising campaign through the SpartanNash Foundation, supporting athletes, raising awareness for Special Olympics, and helping fun

As a longtime grower-packer-shipper of California avocados, Index Fresh has a full portfolio of the Hass variety with many different retail and foodservice offerings, but it has also made a concerted effort to be the leader with the new GEM variety.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and EmpowerFresh have partnered to help AWG members manage inventory, forecast and replenish orders using advanced AI-driven order and ad writing tools. 

The EmpowerFresh tools are integrated into key internal data systems for seamless, more productive and increased gross profit operations, while reducing food waste and providing fresher produce to their customers.

GLOBALG.A.P. North America will be hosting the next Stronger Together online training on responsible recruitment practices for the U.S. produce supply chain on Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.