Marcos Mada, a longtime produce veteran, died peacefully at his home in Rio Rico, AZ, on Sunday, Jan. 14, with his loving wife at his side after battling heart disease and other complications for the last two years. 

With Valentine’s Day come and gone, ShopRite shared value price-points on premium floral arrangements along with tips on the best flowers to convey different emotions to all your loved ones.

Bako Sweet is celebrating National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Month with a range of initiatives aimed at promoting the health benefits of sweet potatoes and encouraging increased consumption.

The Retail Conference from IFPA, May 1-2, is in a fresh location this year: the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. The event tees off with a golf tournament on May 1, which sells out quickly. Registration for the conference and golf tournament is open.

Flashfood named Nicholas Bertram, current President and chief operating officer, as its CEO, while Founder Josh Domingues moves into the executive chairman role. In addition, Chief Brand Officer Jordan Schenck takes on the newly created role of chief customer officer.

In a landmark visit, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its headquarters for a roundtable discussion. The visit, which included a panel discussion with leaders in the produce industry, brought to light vital topics such as the effort to preserve the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, port of entry challenges, staffing issues,and area infrastructure needs.