Blue Diamond Almonds teams up with 7-Eleven for Cherry Slurpee almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds is teaming up with the ever-iconic convenience retailer 7-Eleven to drop its second flavor of the year: Cherry Slurpee. The new standout flavor transforms the sweet nostalgic Slurpee drink flavor into an almond.
IFPA's The Retail Conference: Shaping tomorrow's business, today
Hundreds throughout the full retail supply chain convened for tailored networking and essential consumer insights, April 30-May 1 in Dallas at IFPA’s The Retail Conference. In just its fourth year, the produce conference continues to attract key industry retailers, suppliers and solutions providers to connect, do business and learn.
New partnership bring end-to-end automation to the floral industry
FreshPortal Software, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for florists, wholesalers and distributors, has partnered with Service First Processing, a premier payment automation company. This collaboration delivers a fully integrated platform that streamlines operations, enhances financial processes, supports business growth and better customer experience.
Ocean Mist Farms wrapping up successful spring artichoke season
Ocean Mist Farms is wrapping up a successful spring artichoke season as the company transitions into its Northern California summer season.
Philadelphia: A fruitful city with a thriving produce market
The City of Brotherly Love is not just known for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture; it’s also a major hub for fresh produce, boasting what is reportedly the world’s largest fully enclosed, fully refrigerated wholesale produce terminal.
Organic produce pricing shows some positive headway
Consumers’ desire for healthy eating may be responsible for much of the increased purchasing patterns of fresh fruit and vegetables over the past 30 years. Now, organic can be included as a driver of fresh fruit and vegetable sales.
Ever since the mass hysteria over the Alar apple scare in 1989, organically grown produce sales have increased each year. It has been one of the fastest-growing categories in the supermarkets from the start.
New leadership announced for Gold Bell
Gold Bell co-founders Joanne Cipriano Dolan and Maria Cipriano Maggio are stepping down after 45 years of leadership and innovation. Their vision and commitment to providing top-quality service and products to customers was instrumental in shaping the company into the successful organization it is today. The company remains family- and women-owned as Dolan and Maggio continue as owners and principals.
Details Flowers Software celebrates 10 years in business
On April 24, 2025, Details Flowers Software announced its celebration of its decade of passion, creativity and growth at its headquarters. This milestone marked not only a significant achievement for the company but also a moment of celebration for the entire floral industry, the local community, and all those who have supported Details throughout its journey.
AFP and Grocery Outlet host first-of-its-kind Guac Challenge at SeaWorld San Diego
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Avocados from Peru and Grocery Outlet partnered to host the first ever guacamole Challenge held at SeaWorld San Diego to commemorate the early arrival of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market. The challenge was hosted by Sea World as part of Viva La Musica and So-Cal Taco Festival – Southern California’s largest Latino music festival.
Ciruli Bros. starts transition of mango crop as season kicks into high gear
May is typically the peak month for mango production, with volume ramping up across multiple varieties and growing regions.