Eastern apples have been a part of The Next Big Thing since its inception.

Healthy Family Project has launched its 11th annual Back-to-School campaign, designed to simplify nutritious eating for families with produce-forward meal ideas and practical tips for busy households. Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has positively impacted countless families preparing for the school year and has donated $224,000 to charities that support families and increase produce consumption in schools.

As the back-to-school season approaches, LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, and grapes, is well-positioned to meet the demand for healthy, snackable and lunch packable fruit options.

As the company begins to transition from Chilean clementines to W. Murcotts and Tangos, LGS noted ample availability of summer mandarins with strong volume expected through November. LGS anticipates that W. Murcotts and Tangos will continue to be the dominant varieties, with consistent high-quality, sweet-tasting products.

Bailey Nurseries has kicked off a strategic partnership as an official partner of Minnesota United FC. The collaboration launches a multi-layered campaign that connects plants, community, and professional sports in a new and unexpected way.

MONTEREY, CA – The International Fresh Produce Association held its annual Foodservice Conference, here, July 30-Aug. 1, drawing more than 2,200 attendees including more than 1,000 buyers. The trade show on Aug. 1 was teeming with activity, and traffic remained heavy throughout the day. The event was notable for the growing involvement of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.

The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its annual Foodservice Conference, taking over Monterey, CA, with all of the important players in the fresh foodservice supply chain.  This year’s conference featured one of the most diverse collections of buyers, record breaking attendance, a sold-out expo and a growing number of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.