Florida’s spring produce season is once again proving its importance as a cornerstone of the U.S. supply chain, delivering a wide array of fruits and vegetables while navigating the challenges of a dynamic growing environment.

While it’s still a bit early in New Jersey’s 2026 season to paint a clear picture of 2026, Joe Atchison III, The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s assistant secretary of agriculture and director of marketing and development, noted the state’s growers have overwintered leeks, early greens, asparagus, spinach and some greenhouse strawberries and basil in market alrea

Kurt Zuhlke & Associates will once again bring its proven packaging solutions to the Canadian Produce Marketing Association show, where the Easton, PA-based company will exhibit at booth No. 1427.

A longtime participant at the event, the company views CPMA as an important opportunity to connect with customers across Canada and the northern United States, while reinforcing relationships that have been built over decades.

After coming off a successful 2025, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons has started 2026 just as strong.

“We added a new member to our sales team to help drive retailer relationships and expand our team’s presence to Grand Rapids,” said Bill Loupée, chief operating officer of the Detroit-based company. “Last year we focused on expanding distribution into the south, and growing in markets adjacent to the Midwest will be a continued goal of ours.”

Nash Produce will have a full array of the varieties and value-added sweet potato products on display at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show.

Consalo Family Farms and its distribution side, The Fresh Wave, has seen strong momentum through the first quarter of 2026.