Salix Fruits to showcase innovation and global reach at Fruit Attraction
Salix Fruits, a leading importer-exporter of fresh fruits, will once again participate in Fruit Attraction 2025, the premier international trade show for the fruit and vegetable sector, taking place Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Madrid.
NFL QB Caleb Williams partners with Fruitist
Fruitist has a new partnership with 888 Midas, the strategic investment firm founded by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
At the heart of the collaboration is a shared belief: what you put in your body matters. Together, Fruitist, Williams and 888 Midas are partnering to elevate healthy snacking as a core pillar of everyday wellness. As a performance-driven athlete, Williams has long prioritized fueling with whole, functional foods to optimize his energy and longevity.
Save A Lot reopens 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Save A Lot recently celebrated the return of the Save A Lot brand in 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, after the stores had been improperly re-branded in 2024. Working to re-establish both high operational and financial standards, the stores once again offer local customers Save A Lot’s outstanding value on an assortment of fresh, affordable, healthy foods, along with high-quality, award-winning private label brands.
Granny Smith apples set to shine in November and beyond
Green means go for Stemilt’s Granny Smith apple season, with increased volumes positioning it for backing strong promotions this fall and throughout the entire season. Nielsen data reveals November as a critical opportunity for promotion, where retailers can capitalize on Granny Smith during a sales spike to keep momentum up throughout the holiday time frame.
FruVeg looking forward to continued growth
Coming off what he called a “fantastic season” in 2024-25, FruVeg Marketing President Steven Espinosa is estimating an additional 15-20 percent year-over-year increase in volume this season.
Continental Fresh brings Water For All mission and mangos to IFPA Global
Continental Fresh will arrive at International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show with a clear and refreshing mission: to make a difference by bringing water and sanitation systems to rural Latin Ameria. True to the company’s “produce with purpose” concept, the Continental Fresh team will be at the event to listen, learn and share why clean water matters, from Oct. 16–18 in Anaheim, CA.
Wonderful Pistachios teams with NFL MVP on scholarship program
Wonderful Pistachios launched the Josh Allen Scholarship in partnership with Central Valley native, pistachio farmer and star Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Sustainable disease management for specialty cut flowers
The specialty cut flower industry continues to grow rapidly across the United States, with demand for locally grown flowers climbing each year. However, growers still face persistent production challenges, and one of the most critical is disease management. Soilborne diseases in particular can devastate crops, leading to 50–75 percent losses when flowers are grown in field soil.
Consistent growth hallmark of Crystal Valley
Since Crystal Valley Foods was founded in 1994 by President and CEO Jay Rodriguez as one of the early importers of Peruvian asparagus, steady growth has been its strategy.
FAM STUMABO looks to transform vegetable processing
In the fresh-cut vegetable industry, rising labor costs, short lead times and growing demand for variety are putting increased pressure on processors to deliver more with less. For companies slicing, dicing or shredding fruit and vegetables at scale, the challenge is clear: how to maintain consistency and product appeal while keeping operations fast and lean.