Topline Farms announces new hire, product launch
Topline Farms announced the appointment of Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer. Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy.
Taylor Farms acquires FarmWise
Taylor Farms has acquired FarmWise's, an agricultural technology robotics company specializing in precision weeding and thinning solutions. This important strategic move reinforces Taylor Farms' commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices while continuing to deliver high-quality fresh foods to its customer partners.
Fresh Express returns to CPMA with bold new flavors
Fresh Express will return to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association annual Convention and Trade Show, a premier event dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. As a pioneer in the retail packaged salad category, Fresh Express will highlight its fresh flavors from around the world, offering attendees the opportunity to sample its Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kit and the Thai ‘N’ Cashews Chopped Salad Kit.
ShopRite launches 'We Are Here' campaign celebrating family and community
ShopRite has launched its latest integrated marketing campaign, 'We Are Here', spotlighting the family-operated businesses that form the heart of the brand and its deep-rooted ties to the communities stores serve.
HLB Specialties launches new line of premium drinking coconuts
HLB Specialties, a leader in the tropical fruit industry, announced the launch of its new line of premium drinking coconuts sourced from Costa Rica and Southeast Asia.
WP Rawl celebrates Driver of the Year Frank Flinn
WP Rawl's Frank Flinn has been awarded the South Carolina Trucking Association’s Driver of the Year Award. This honor recognizes Flinn’s outstanding dedication to safety, professionalism and excellence in the trucking industry.
Trendspotting: Mexican avocado crop expected to increase
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and as we all know, without guacamole (and tequila, but that’s another story), Cinco de Mayo becomes just May 5.
Mexico is the main supplier of avocados the United States: between 80 and 88 percent of the non-domestic avocado supply, depending on who you ask. No matter how the on-again, off-again, on-again tariff drama continues play out, Mexico will surely remain the main supplier of avocados the United States.
CPMA advocating for fresh produce priorities in Federal Election 2025
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is advocating for fresh produce industry priorities to be front and center in the federal election campaign. Canadians will go to the polls on April 28.
Key news in the Mexican grapes industry
Mexico exports 22.7 million boxes of table grapes annually, while 4.6 million boxes are sold in the national market. Those numbers have been growing exponentially as Mexican grapes have become highly in demand among consumers.
Wonderful Company recognized by Fortune as a top employer
The Wonderful Company has again been named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, moving up six spots from its ranking last year to No. 85. Earning a spot on this highly coveted list is the result of candid and anonymous input from thousands of Wonderful Company employees attesting to the company’s extraordinary culture, leadership and relationship with its workers.