Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles. The new line combines fresh vegetables with protein packed dressings, dips and toppings.

"Consumers want more than just fresh — they want functional,” said Bryan Jaynes, senior vice president of product. “As nearly everyone is increasing their protein intake these days, this new product line combines the power of protein and fresh produce to help more people achieve their nutrition goals.”

Kapi Kapi Growers published its first sustainability report, highlighting clear objectives, goals and metrics to further enhance its commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities that support the communities and environments where it operates.

The critical objectives identified in Kapi Kapi’s 2025–30 ESG strategy are based on stakeholder input and diagnostic analysis. Metrics focus on measuring and reducing the company’s impact on water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, training and learning, and compliance.

Jim McErlean has joined JOH as vice president of produce, North Central.

McErlean brings nearly two decades of experience across the retail and CPG landscape, with a strong track record of building partnerships and driving growth across the Midwest produce market. He began his career at a Chicago-based food brokerage, where he built a strong foundation in retail and CPG sales while developing key relationships across the region.

California Dates has announced a new sports brand ambassador partnership with tennis legend, Grand Slam champion and International Tennis Hall of Famer Michael Chang, celebrating the power of naturally sweet, nutrient-rich California Dates for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and active families.

PanAmerican Seed announced the charity it will support for the 2026 gardening season through its popular brand of Beacon Impatiens. This year, the company will partner with Roots for Youth, an organization founded by the Bradford Greenhouses Family Trust in Ontario, Canada. The group empowers teens and young adults who have endured family tragedies by providing bursaries (scholarships) for post-secondary education.

Plant Grow Harvest is entering the spring season with strong availability across both conventional and organic potato programs under its growing Digs brand.

The company’s strong crop performance and expanded production position PGH to support retail partners with dependable supply while continuing to build momentum behind the Digs brand, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary since launching at SEPC Southern Exposure in 2025.