Sunkist Growers Inc. has appointed of Anuj Girdhar as chief financial officer. Girdhar brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience within the agriculture and beverage industries, with a strong background in strategic planning, operational finance and business growth. 

In his role at Sunkist, he will oversee the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams, partnering closely with leadership across the organization to support continued operational and strategic growth.

Fresh Origins is heading to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago with a wide assortment of culinary specialties built for summer menus and designed to drive meaningful impact.

Recent findings from Datassential show that the addition of microgreens increases the median price of a dish by $3 to $5 across all menu segments.

The 2026 Michigan asparagus season is beginning to take shape, with harvest now under way across the state and pacing influenced by recent weather conditions. As fresh volume begins to build and peak availability nears, the focus shifts to connecting with consumers and encouraging seasonal purchases.

As the specialty produce category continues to evolve in 2026, John Vena Inc. is finding opportunity in shifting consumer preferences, global sourcing and its strong roots in the Philadelphia market.

Inspired by Prince’s hit song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,” written in honor of his wife Mayte Garcia and women everywhere, “The Most Beautiful” rose has officially launched.

There’s some positive news in the produce industry. Although we’ve faced tight markets, rising trucking costs driven by higher diesel prices and weather challenges that cut crop yields, things are beginning to stabilize. As May transitions into summer, warmer temperatures are helping crops return to normal growth patterns. In several regions, supply volumes are slowly improving, though some areas remain limited. With favorable weather, production progress should continue in the coming weeks.