Taylor Farms adds to Mini line with new chopped salads
Taylor Farms launched two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits, further enhancing its popular Minis product line: Taco Ranch and Asian Crunch. These innovative additions cater to consumers seeking convenient, value-packed and perfectly portioned meal options.
Instacart names next CEO
Instacart has appointed Chris Rogers CEO, effective Aug. 15, at which time he’ll also join Instacart’s board of directors. Fidji Simo, Instacart’s current CEO, will remain chair of the board, helping to ensure a smooth transition.
Sinclair's breakthrough compostable fruit sticker earns praise
Sinclair, a global leader in fresh produce labeling systems, has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025. This nomination comes as an industry recognition for its breakthrough T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker, which has been considered by many as the future of fruit labeling.
Mango bag boosts volume sales by 25 percent
Mission Produce's four-count retail-ready mango bag hit shelves at multiple major retailers this winter, and early results show it’s doing more than selling well: it’s lifting the entire mango category. At one leading East Coast retailer, the results showed a 13 percent increase in dollar sales, a 25 percent increase in volume and no cannibalization of bulk sales.
R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce looks forward to strong summer season
Last year marked the 90th anniversary in business for R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce, a leading grower in Vineland, NJ.
“I am honored to carry on the tradition of our family business,” said Ryan R. Flaim, a fourth-generation family member, who said he feels privileged to still work with his father, Robert Flaim, and uncle, Kevin Flaim.
GLC Cerritos begins new-crop Jalisco avocado season
GLC Cerritos, an importer-distributor of avocados, is now shipping from Jalisco. This marks the earliest harvest date for fruit from that Mexican state.
Coborn’s names new president
Emily Coborn Wright has been promoted to president of Coborn’s Inc., making her a fifth-generation leader. She brings a lifelong commitment to the company's mission, backed by a proven record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership.
Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., Coborn Wright has served in a variety of key roles — including communications manager, director of Topco programs, district manager and vice president roles in both fresh merchandising and operations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of growth initiatives.
Sonny Boy Produce excited for New Jersey home deal
With roots dating back four generations as a grower/shipper of fresh produce in New Jersey, Sonny Boy Produce enjoys a global reach growing, sourcing and delivering quality fruits and vegetables for retailers and their customers to enjoy.
One Banana launches regenerative agriculture pilot project with WWF and EARTH University
One Banana, a family-owned, vertically integrated company committed to the responsible production of the highest quality bananas and natural ingredients, announced the launch of its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project, developed with technical support from EARTH University and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).