U.K., E.U. horticulture and floriculture support comprehensive negotiation
On June 23-24, the Horticultural Trades Association and Union Fleurs represented United Kingdom and European Union horticulture at joint meetings of their respective Domestic Advisory Groups and Civil Society Forums. These groups play a key role in advising on the impacts and opportunities of the U.K.-E.U. Trade and Cooperation Agreement across various sectors and will be crucial in shaping the upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary negotiations.
NJPPC advocates for peach growers in New Jersey
The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council is comprised of peach experts — growers, shippers, wholesalers and allied industries — all volunteering their time to maintain a viable peach industry in the Garden State.
The aim is to help preserve farmers and farmland in New Jersey and provide the highest quality and best tasting fresh peaches for consumers.
New York Apple Association gears up for a big harvest
The New York Apple Association has a lot of exciting news to share about the upcoming fall harvest.
Ahold Delhaize names new chief
Jason Wilson, a recognized retail and finance executive in the grocery industry and longtime leader at Ahold Delhaize USA companies, has been named chief financial officer. In his new position, Wilson oversees financial strategy and operations, playing an instrumental role in supporting the omnichannel growth of the U.S. businesses, delivering the company’s Growing Together strategy and 2028 commitments and ensuring strong financial controls and governance.
Equifruit speaks out against violence, sexual harassment in the banana industry
Equifruit, a leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer and marketer based in Montreal, is among the founding signatories of a public commitment to preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry.
CMI celebrates Fourth of July with American Dream cherries
Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, American Dream cherries are back, delivering exceptional flavor and a powerful message of support.
Hy-Vee to host expanded business summit
Hy-Vee Inc. will host its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 in central Iowa, expanding the event's format to provide more businesses and entrepreneurs with valuable resources and the opportunity to pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee category managers. The summit will take place at Hy-Vee’s corporate headquarters in West Des Moines.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods to unveil Organic Side Dish Sizzlers at OPS
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is bringing innovation and flavor to this year’s Organic Produce Summit with the debut of its new Organic Side Dish Sizzlers, a bold entry into the ready-to-cook vegetable space. Retailers attending OPS are encouraged to visit booth No. 817 to experience the full organic line and be among the first to preview this sizzling value-added organic rainbow carrot offering.
Consalo Family Farms focuses on summer citrus
The summer citrus category is hot and officials at Consalo Family Farms want to make sure they are firmly positioned as a major player in the growing segment.