Taylor Farms awards more than $650,000 in scholarships
Taylor Farms, North America’s premier provider of ready-to-enjoy salads and healthy fresh foods, proudly announces the awarding of over $650,000 in scholarships through its enhanced annual scholarship program. Taylor Farms awards students in three distinct categories: the Extraordinary Scholarship, the Innovative Scholarship and the Employee Scholarship.
Family Tree Farms expands E.U. and U.K. team with Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor
Carla San Martin Burneo
New, influential buyers to attend International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference
The International Fresh Produce Association will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to August. 1 in Monterey, CA.
As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators and top buyers for a dynamic three day lineup that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a general session by Technomic on major health food trends and more.
National Mango Board partners with Instacart to offer free mangos on National Mango Day
The National Mango Board announced its partnership with
Giorgio Fresh offers mushroom grill packs, expanding value-added options
Giorgio Fresh continues to innovate with value-added mushroom products designed to spark ideas in home kitchens with the convenience that time-pressed consumers seek.
North Bay Produce delivers berries from many sources for year-round program
As the summer progresses, North Bay Produce is anticipating high-quality domestic and imported berry supplies to continue into the fall, with some areas producing abundant yields.
Aaron Hunter, North Bay’s strawberry category manager and sales associate, said berry demand remains steady throughout the season.
Registration opens for reimagined Organic Grower Summit
Registration is now open for the eighth annual Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress, taking place Dec. 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA. This premier two-day event connects growers, consultants, inspectors and industry partners to advance organic agriculture through education and collaboration.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Summit:
In the Trenches: The heat of summer brings on produce selling
Back in the 1960s the summertime heat waves used to be referred to as lazy, hazy days. In fact, a song titled, Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer was made popular by singer Nat King Cole.
Texas Watermelon Association unveils fresh new look
The Texas Watermelon Association has launched a refreshed brand identity, including a bold new logo and redesigned website at www.texaswatermelons.com.
Extended California avocado season means flexibility, security
Index Fresh is experiencing one of its strongest California avocado seasons in recent years, presenting exceptional promotional opportunities for retail and foodservice buyers as the market landscape shifts.