A.V. Thomas Produce's operations have achieved certification through the Equitable Food Initiative, a groundbreaking program that brings together growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups to transform agriculture through higher standards. 

EFI certification is awarded to operations that meet more than 300 rigorous standards focused on food safety, environmental stewardship and improved working conditions. A.V. Thomas Produce successfully earned this certification following an independent, third-party assessment conducted by SCS Global Services. 

Scotlynn Sweet-Pac Growers, which proudly refers to itself as “North America’s Farm Stand,” is preparing for a strong spring season as its Florida sweet corn program gets underway, despite a difficult winter that tested growers across the region.

Flowers remain the No. 1 Mother’s Day gift, with 75 percent of consumers planning to purchase blooms for the holiday, according to new insights from the NRF.

DoorDash has partnered with Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect, Harps Food Stores and Market of Choice. These retailers bring more local and regional selection to the platform, making it easier for consumers to shop for everything they need — from household staples to prepared meals and specialty items.

Fresh Express is set to make a powerful statement at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show 2026, inviting attendees to experience the brand in a way that is bigger and bolder than ever before.

At booth No. 709, Fresh Express will showcase how it is redefining the salad category transforming it from a simple side dish into a craveable, center-of-plate meal solution driven by flavor, convenience and culinary inspiration.

Five Crowns Marketing announced two updates to its sales leadership team: the promotion of Daren Van Dyke to vice president of sales and marketing and the addition of David Dudley as director of merchandising and marketing.