Flavor, nutrition and sustainable farming in winter citrus
SiCar Farms is transitioning into its winter lime crop, complementing its year-round supply and supporting retailer citrus promotions focused on health and wellness at the start of the new year. A recognized leader among lime growers, packers and distributors serving the United States and Canada, SiCar Farms brings more than 40 years of experience across three generations and remains committed to delivering premium-quality limes through responsible and sustainable farming practices.
GrubMarket strengthens executive team with Jorge deNeve hire
GrubMarket appointed Jorge deNeve as chief legal officer, further strengthening its executive team. deNeve brings more than two decades of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance and securities law from his experience as an enforcement attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and as an attorney at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, a highly regarded international law firm.
Wegmans donates millions to hunger relief
During the fall 2025 Check Out Hunger scanning campaign, Wegmans customers raised nearly $3.1 million for hunger relief at the company’s 114 stores. This campaign, which ran from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29, allowed customers to donate any amount at checkout with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store's local Feeding America food bank partner.
EFI celebrates a decade of progress with landmark achievements
Equitable Food Initiative marked a year of significant progress in 2025, advancing responsible labor practices, strengthening industry collaboration and driving meaningful worker engagement throughout the fresh produce supply chain.
CalFlowers announces Fun ’N Sun 2026 with steady pricing and more for 85th anniversary
CalFlowers announced details for its Fun ’N Sun 2026 Floral Convention, scheduled for Aug. 5–8, 2026, at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena.
Gary Roselli joins Affinity Sales-Retail
Affinity Sales–Retail has hired Gary Roselli as director of produce, Metro-NY.Roselli brings over 25 years of experience in the food industry, with a career that has taken him from his start as an in-store produce clerk to serving as a corporate director. Most recently, he spent the past three years at a leading cooperative in the New York metropolitan area as director of produce and floral, where he oversaw category leadership, merchandising strategies and supplier partnerships.
iDeal HarBest heading into winter season with increased product line
iDeal HarBest, a distributor of a full line of Mexican vegetables, will begin its 10th season with a more streamlined grower base and an increased organic product line.
New education fund opens doors for Oklahoma florists and students
A new education fund aimed at supporting the professional development of Oklahoma florists and students has been established through a partnership between the Oklahoma State Florists’ Association and the American Floral Endowment.
Boston produce industry is bustling
The Boston region remains one of the most active and competitive produce markets in the Northeast, driven by a wide range if cultures and culinary preferences that fuel steady demand for fresh items year-round.
Potatoes help retailers drive incremental holiday sales across departments
As consumers selectively splurge on premium items like Champagne for New Year’s celebrations, Side Delights is helping retailers build bigger baskets by pairing those purchases with high-value, versatile potatoes.