The FDP Group, a leader in the distribution of ethnic, organic and conventional produce, has acquired the UNFI Canada Produce division.

While the stock market continues to thrive and investments in AI-centric companies are exploding, longtime produce broker Joe Bernardi believes there is a disconnect between that world and ordinary consumers.  

Produce directors and managers as well as buyers can start to be at ease and get ready for more lettuce supplies. Ad promotions can start up again on Iceberg and leaf varieties since desert yields have improved out of Arizona. Lettuce demand is moderate along with a slightly lower market.

Atlanta’s reputation as the King of the Southeast continues to hold firm, with the region experiencing one of the most dynamic periods of growth in its produce industry. A combination of robust retail and foodservice demand, a booming population and Georgia’s diverse agricultural output has positioned the metro area as a key engine for fresh-produce movement across the eastern half of the country.

Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle is giving holiday revelers compelling new reasons to add a salad kit to their holiday dinner and entertaining plans.

Reflecting the trend of more Americans eating salad for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s, the produce leader is teaming with Instacart to offer special savings on its best-selling Dole Chopped Caesar and Chopped Bacon Caesar Kits.

Prime Time Produce has tapped Nicole Bryon to be its head of sustainability and social responsibility, signaling a deeper investment in environmental performance, transparency and community impact across the company’s operations.