Ben B. Schwartz & Sons having busy spring season
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, a mainstay on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, has a lot of big things happening as spring arrives.
CAC launches consumer advertising campaign
The California Avocado Commission has launched its consumer advertising program for the 2025 season. The campaign is an evolution of last year's successful advertising creative, which showcased California avocado groves and the growers’ exceptional care in producing the fruit.
Food Lion wraps successful bagged orange campaign
Food Lion’s seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with Food Lion customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity and nourish neighbors who are experiencing hunger. The campaign benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area.
Through this customer-led initiative, neighbors help address food insecurity and nourish people experiencing hunger by supporting access to nutritious food.
Fifth Thriving Leaders Circle group launches in April 2025
Thriving Leaders Circle, a leadership development program built specifically for new or up-skilling people managers, is now enrolling its fifth group.
With the first version launched in 2023, the program has been fine-tuned, tested and proven to work — especially for organizations in the fresh produce industry where managers are often promoted from within the ranks and training time and internal bandwidth are often in short supply.
Sev-Rend introduces sustainable packaging breakthrough
Sev-Rend, a leader in high-performance packaging solutions, is looking to revolutionize produce packaging with the launch of its High-Strength Paper Wine Glass Tags (WGT). Designed to deliver durability, sustainability and seamless automation, these innovative tags offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional solutions.
Earthbound Farm expands organic offerings with new salad kits
Earthbound Farm introduced three new organic salad kits, each featuring dressings crafted with 100 percent organic avocado oil. These additions enhance Earthbound Farm’s existing lineup, further expanding the salad category with fresh, flavorful and nutritious options.
Quality, sustainability, crop outlook focus of Nash Produce at CPMA
Nash Produce representatives have been busy preparing for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s expo, where they will have several initiatives to discuss with current and potential customers.
New Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund established
The American Floral Endowment announced the establishment of the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund, designed to support special projects or programs that address critical and timely challenges facing the floral industry. This new annual grant program will provide funding to projects that are creating innovative resources, education and advancements.
Mangos join avocados as Cinco de Mayo sales stars
Avocados certainly feature in Cinco de Mayo fiestas, and as an avocado leader, Mission Produce has high expectations for the green fruit leading into the annual celebration.
Red Sun Farms showing latest innovations at CPMA
Red Sun Farms is gearing up for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2025 Convention + Trade Show, understanding that it’s a key event for the Canadian produce scene.