Pure Flavor recognized for design excellence
Pure Flavor has earned international honors at the 2025 SHOP! Design Awards in Communication Design, earning Silver in Food Packaging and Bronze in Branding/Company Identity for excellence in packaging and brand identity system design. This achievement highlights the success of the company’s recent rebrand and packaging transformation.
IFPA’s The Retail Conference tackles packaging pressure
As Extended Producer Responsibility regulations continue to expand across the United States and globally, their implications for the fresh produce industry are becoming increasingly significant.The International Fresh Produce Association will address these developments at the upcoming The Retail Conference and & Golf Tournament with a featured session, “EPR Unpacked: What Every Retailer & Supplier Needs to Know.”
Market Minute: Avocado promotions counter limited availability
Reduced desert crops, seasonal transitions and unpredictable weather have created unstable market conditions. Decreased supplies, combined with unprecedented diesel prices, have driven up costs throughout the fresh produce market. Soaring freight rates for trucking are further raising prices for consumers at the store.
Continental Fresh calls attention to the lasting impact of clean water infrastructure
Every Earth Day, people and businesses think about sustainability and how they contribute to a better planet. From better packaging to less waste and more efficient supply chains, there are countless ways to make a difference. Continental Fresh celebrates and supports all those efforts, but clean water may be the most important one of all.Nothing else supports healthy people and strong ecosystems like clean water. It's one of our most basic needs. It connects land, food and people who depend on both.
Calavo unveils patriotic packaging to commemorate America's 250th birthday
Calavo Growers Inc. launched its new commemorative packaging suite for California-grown avocados in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. The new PLU labels and avocado bags feature a bold patriotic theme for the brand’s flagship avocado products, blending nostalgic Americana with modern design.As the nation prepares for the 2026 semi-quincentennial celebration, Calavo is among the first in the fresh avocado space to offer retailers a dedicated patriotic shelf presence for avocados, designed to drive consumer engagement during this historic milestone.
Wakefern banners hosting job fairs
Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market are inviting job seekers to explore exciting career opportunities during a series of walk-in hiring fairs on Saturday, April 25.
Evanthia’s celebrates 12.5-year anniversary
In April, Evanthia will celebrate 12.5 years. What started as an ambitious floriculture breeding company has grown into an international player in seeds and young plants for professional horticulture in just over a decade. With a growing product range, an international customer base and a strong focus on innovation, quality and customer focus, the company continues to develop.
EPC celebrates 60th anniversary at annual John J. McAleavey Gala
The Eastern Produce Council hosted its annual John J. McAleavey Gala on Saturday, April 18, at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ, celebrating a major milestone: the organization’s 60th anniversary, having been founded in 1966.
Viva Fresh Expo draws record attendance, sees strong buyer participation
SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas International Produce Association held its 11th annual Viva Fresh Expo, here, April 16-18, drawing a record 2,877 attendees including 380 from the retail and foodservice segments. The sold-out expo floor included 199 exhibitors.
Windset Farms showcases expansion, innovation and supply strategy at CPMA
Windset Farms is showcasing continued expansion and innovation in booth No. 410 at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto, April 28–30, highlighting its integrated North American supply strategy, greenhouse innovation and tri-country operating model spanning Canada, the United States and Mexico.