Southern Flavor Cocktail Party a night to remember
On Thursday, March 6 the Southern Flavor Cocktail Party brought together Georgia’s growers, shippers, packers and logistics professionals to host an unforgettable evening of delicious bites, refreshing drinks and lively entertainment. Guests were treated to a high-energy dueling pianos performance while enjoying a relaxed, festive atmosphere for mingling and networking.
Meijer expanding with new supercenters announced
Meijer will open three new supercenters in northeast Ohio on May 8, increasing the retailer's store count to 58 in the state. The new 159,000-square-foot supercenters are located in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights.
TIPA celebrates 10th Viva Fresh anniversary
It was a decade ago that the Texas International Produce Association launched the Viva Fresh Expo as a regional produce show dedicated to celebrating the vital role of the Tex-Mex corridor as a key trade route and production hub for fresh produce.
“It was a game changer for the association and the industry,” said TIPA President and CEO Dante Galeazzi, who was on the founding committee as an industry member.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods earns honors for innovation
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has been named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies, earning a top-10 ranking. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to transforming the fresh produce industry through disruptive packaging, product innovation and digital engagement — all while staying rooted in its 110-year legacy of quality and sustainability. Well-positioned for the next generation of consumers, Bolthouse Fresh Foods is reimagining how fresh produce and carrot products are grown, packaged, delivered and marketed to meet evolving consumer needs.
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, New Jersey and Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on three produce businesses — Breadberry Lakewood, RC Pro Corp. and Indita Produce — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
Walmart introduces AI-powered assistant for merchants
Walmart merchants are responsible for sourcing every item customers find on the company's shelves and online. It’s a role that blends strategy, analytics, creativity and relationship management — requiring both big-picture thinking and deep dives into data. In today’s fast-changing retail landscape, Walmart merchants need to move with speed.
Colombian avocado season expands
This year’s avocado season is shaping up to be one of the best yet for Naturipe Farms, with a strong supply driven by the growing impact of maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing year-round supply and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, Hass avocados from both these points of origin result in a harmonious blend.
NoKota Packers to host 45th anniversary open house
NoKota Packers is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration at its headquarters at 16218 13th St. N.E. in Buxton, ND, on Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m.
McDaniel Fruit upgrades avocado packing capabilities
The need for increased capacity led McDaniel Fruit Co. to tear out its packing line and put in new, state-of-the-art equipment in breakneck speed between the end of the California season early last fall and the start of this year’s pro
Floriexpo and AFIA announce strategic partnership, elevating industry collaboration year-round
Floriexpo and the Association of Floral Importers of America, the leading voice for floral importers in the United States, announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership to extend the benefits of their respective platforms, fostering industry growth and collaboration 365 days a year.