IPC earns top honors at 2026 Best of NAMA Awards
The Idaho Potato Commission earned top recognition at the 2026 Best of NAMA Awards, taking home First Place, Best of Show, and Grand Champion for its campaign, Hidden In The Data.Presented annually by the National Agri-Marketing Association, the Best of NAMA Awards recognize the best marketing and communications work across the agricultural industry. Grand Champion is the competition’s highest honor, selected from the year’s top Best of Show winners.
Setton Pistachio announces scholarship contest winners
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. announced the recipients of its fourth annual Setton Earth Day scholarship contest. This initiative was created as part of the Setton family’s ongoing commitment to helping students reach their educational goals and spreading awareness about the importance of sustainability.
Sights and sounds from CPMA 2026
Last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association hosted its 2026 Convention and Trade Show, which brought together produce industry members, innovators, and attendees from around the world. The event was highly successful, attracting over 4,600 attendees.
Publix executive chairman announces retirement
Publix Super Markets announced Executive Chairman Todd Jones’ intent to retire, effective May 31, 2026. He will remain actively involved in the company as chairman of the Publix board of directors.
Joolies launches organic Date Sours
Joolies, a leading California-based date brand, announced the nationwide launch of Date Sours, a new healthy sour candy alternative made from organic dates, now available exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market. The product will debut on the Sprouts Forager Table to start with permanent in-line shelf placement already confirmed after the 90-day Forager window closes.
Peel the fun with Goody by Blue Banner Co.
Goody by Blue Banner Co. is one of California's premier grapefruit shippers. With 75 years of citrus expertise behind them and a thriving direct sales operation in motion, Goody is energized and ready to connect with buyers and growers from coast to coast.The company's growing sales force brings together seasoned industry veterans and the multiple generations of the Mazzetti family who built Blue Banner Co. from the ground up. For the Mazzettis, this isn't just business — it's legacy.
Buona's Gale Ferranto named Pennsylvania’s Small Business Person of the Year
Gale Ferranto, owner of Buona Foods Inc., was selected as Pennsylvania’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2026.
Viva Fresh 2026 delivers roadmap to future-proof the produce industry
The Texas International Produce Association delivered high-impact education at the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, equipping produce leaders with both real-time market insights and a forward-looking strategy to compete in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Headlining the education program, futurist economist Richard Kottmeyer of FutureBridge challenged attendees to look beyond consumer-related volatility and rethink how fresh produce can be positioned as a higher value, health linked, consumer-relevant category over the next decade.
Sustainabloom guide for substrates
In flower production systems, substrates can offer several advantages over soil, including lower pest and pathogen pressure, fewer weed seeds, reduced risk of heavy metal contamination and lighter weight.
Market Minute: California stone fruit shipping for promotional opportunities
With May’s arrival, California stone fruit is officially in season and available for retail promotion. Early harvest apricots are coming in first, boasting exceptional quality, though a smaller crop may lead to an earlier finish. Cherries are also being shipped out but are priced higher due to a shortened season caused by late rainfall, which cut supplies by up to half. Expect cherry shipments to taper off quickly by late May, resulting in a gap until Washington cherries enter the market.