Jersey Fresh: Looking forward and back in 2025
New Jersey is known as the Garden State and for good reason. Our farmers produce over 100 varieties of real, local, fruits and vegetables and rank in the Top 10 in production of eggplant, squash, peaches, peppers, blueberries, cranberries, sweet corn, asparagus… the list goes on.
Family Dollar joins Uber Eats
Family Dollar has partnered with Uber Technologies, bringing the retailer's broad selection of affordable household items to Uber Eats. With more than 5,000 Family Dollar locations now live on Uber Eats across the U.S., customers can shop for a wide variety of everyday items to be delivered directly to their door, on-demand or scheduled.
Family Dollar’s arrival on Uber Eats marks a major milestone in Uber’s mission to make everyday essentials more accessible and affordable, particularly for families and individuals seeking value and convenience without compromising on quality.
Stemilt readies for robust 2025 cherry season with strategic programs and premium offerings
As the 2025 cherry season ramps up, Stemilt Growers is positioning itself for success with a robust Washington crop, extended marketing opportunities and premium branded programs tailored to today’s retail needs.
North Carolina vital to Flavor 1st’s success
Flavor 1st Growers & Packers is a family-based company that has farmed in the fertile mountain valleys of western North Carolina for eight generations, dating back to the late 1700s.
IFCO receives Best Managed Companies Award
IFCO has been recognized as one of Germany’s Best Managed Companies 2025. The award, presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), recognizes outstanding privately owned companies for excellence in strategy, innovation, governance and financial performance. For IFCO, this recognition affirms its strategic value in providing sustainable solutions and highlights its role as a “hidden champion” driving innovation in the circular economy.
Trendspotting: Berries, bananas continue to pace fresh organic sales
Organics are no longer that mysterious area in that produce aisle where only a handful of eclectic shoppers bother to go. Organics are now mainstream, which of course means those massive year-over-year sales increases are long gone, replaced by consistently strong sales.
Diamond of California launches gluten-free nut pie crusts
Diamond of California launched its new and highly requested gluten-free Nut Pie Crust, a delicious and inclusive upgrade to its original Nut Pie Crust introduced in 2019. The new gluten-free Nut Pie Crust will replace the original recipe and is available in two flavors, Pecan and Chocolate Nut.
Legacy and Chelan Fruit launch Legendary Fruit Co.
With nearly 6,000 acres of orchards in Washington state and multiple state-of-the-art packing facilities, Legendary Fruit Co. built one of the world’s largest vertically integrated tree fruit platforms. Formerly known as Legacy Fruit in Wapato and Chelan Fruit in Chelan, these operations will now operate under a unified name: Legendary Fruit Co.
A balanced crop sets Superfresh Growers apart for 2025 cherry season
With cherry season on the horizon, Superfresh Growers is taking a measured, strategic approach to what promises to be a high-quality and promotable Northwest crop. Leveraging a network of orchards across multiple elevations and regions, the company is focused on delivering a steady supply and standout flavor throughout the summer retail window.
Generation Next: Violet Bifulco growing the Bifulco family business
Violet Bifulco is in her second year of working full time with her three cousins, Umberto IV, Gennaro and Umberto Joseph.