Recent studies conducted in 2024 in Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin Mexico show that Vidre+ extends the shelf life of green and red peppers, helping them stay firmer for over 21 days compared to untreated ones.

This technology, the breakthrough next-generation application of 1-MCP technology, may help to protect peppers from ethylene-induced deterioration after harvest and plays a key role in reducing food waste.

Per Bank, president and CEO of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., has been nominated for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s supervisory board. Before joining Loblaw Bank worked at companies such as Salling Group, Tesco, Coop and Mars.

"Per is a seasoned executive with international retail experience," said Peter Agnefjäll, chair of the board. 

Wonderful Citrus is celebrating 75 years as a world-leading, full-service citrus company, delivering exceptional quality from growing and shipping to packing and marketing. In celebration of this anniversary milestone, the is bringing back its original namesake brand, Paramount Citrus, as a primary label within its portfolio.

Ocean Mist Farms unveiled its exciting new innovative line of Roastables Ready-to-Roast kits at the IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta last October. By December it accepted the esteemed Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

Giorgio Fresh, a leading mushroom producer, is heading to Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show to reveal its latest innovations in the segment, including its new Hot N’ Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms in Sriracha, Nashville Hot and Jalapeño, as well as its Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers with Imitation Bacon and Cheese.

The Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida are a group of 18 grower companies and nine handler companies that grow sweet corn in the fall, winter and spring.