North Bay Produce is a cooperative of more than 31 grower-owners from North, Central and South America. Though originally started as an apple company, it has since expanded to a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round.

Still, apples make up a significant amount of what the company deals with.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and Picadeli, a leading in-supermarket tech-enabled modular salad-bar with fresh food, announced a partnership to revolutionize fresh food options for consumers and boost the competitive edge of AWG member retailers.

It is a great time to be in the apple business.

Just ask officials at Crunch Time Apple Growers, the Lockport, NY-based cooperative with nearly 140 growers located throughout New York state. “There is a lot of innovation in the apple category right now,” said Jessica Wells, executive director of the cooperative. “Growers and marketers are focused on producing high quality apples with better taste, more juice and lots of crunch, which also look great.”

The International Fresh Produce Association’s government relations team has welcomed Mica Hider as the director of political affairs and action. Hider fills a critical role for the association by leading political advocacy and action among elected officials, IFPA and its members.   

NatureSweet says it has added a little more joy into the healthy snacking category. This August, NatureSweet Cherubs To Go snack packs will include a whimsical addition to the top seal of each To Go product by showcasing the beloved rescue pups from PAW Patrol.

The American Floral Endowment announced that its annual fundraiser, R.I.S.E. to Support 2024, has far exceeded its goal, raising over $140,000 to support the floral industry.