Sun World formed a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a leading AI-powered quality-management software for fresh food. Through this collaboration, Sun World can offer new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, starting in Egypt and Italy, which will enable them to optimize quality control processes and drive greater consistency across the supply chain.

Flashfood has named Jordan Schenck its new CEO. Schenck has served as Flashfood’s president and chief operating officer since October 2024. She assumes the role immediately and succeeds Nicholas Bertram, who will remain on the board.

Sunkist is turning up the flavor this summer, spotlighting the bold, tangy refreshment of California-grown grapefruit and introducing a new way to enjoy it — the three- and five-pound grapefruit combo bags, now shipping nationwide. 

Carlson AirFlo launched its latest product, the Procona Sleek Island. This innovation of its standard Sleek Island display allows retailers to add their own Procona Buckets—straight from shipment—into the display frame, streamlining workflow, reducing setup time and eliminating unnecessary waste while creating an instant, eye-catching presentation.

This week Walmart announced the grand opening of its newest Supercenter in Cypress, TX — the company’s first ground-up Supercenter in four years and the first new-construction “Store of the Future” in the U.S. The company said this milestone marks an exciting step forward in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years as part of its long-term commitment to modernizing retail, expanding access to essential services and strengthening communities nationwide.

Fresh Del Monte Produce's Rubyglow pineapple — the latest in its extensive lineup of pineapple innovations — was awarded Best Food Innovation by the prestigious World Food Innovation Awards 2025.

Hosted by FoodBev Media, the World Food Innovation Awards celebrate breakthrough achievements in food and beverage, recognizing products that exemplify innovation, sustainability and consumer appeal. Selected by a panel of industry experts, Fresh Del Monte’s Rubyglow pineapple was honored as this year’s standout winner.