This year, Walmart is making a significant investment in stores across the United States to create jobs, help strengthen local economies, and make shopping faster and more convenient for our customers.

In early 2024, the retailer committed to opening or converting more than 150 new locations while continuing to update the stores in its portfolio. This year the company's investment includes more than 650 scheduled remodels to Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, and approximately 20 new store grand openings scheduled for 2026 and early 2027.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The 11th annual Viva Fresh Expo was a rousing success, featuring a completely sold-out show floor that drew a record 2,877 attendees. The three-day event was a testament to more than a decade of progress and purpose, and attendees were met with high energy throughout.

Dümmen Orange brought the art of science and the science of art to life at the California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 as advanced breeding met inspired design to create its next generation of beautiful, high-performing plants. Across annuals, perennials and combination programs, the 2027 lineup delivers innovation, flexibility and reliable performance for growers and retailers alike.

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.

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.”

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.