Wada Farms is seeing strong momentum across its potato and onion programs, supported by favorable growing conditions, solid storage quality and ongoing investment in sustainability and value-added solutions. 

With extensive grower partnerships throughout key production regions, the company continues to build on its longstanding reputation as a leader in both commodities.

Ocean Mist Farms has promoted Jeff Fulton to vice president sales and product management.

“Just six months into his tenure at Ocean Mist, Jeff has already demonstrated the tremendous value and passion he brings to our organization,” said President and CEO Chris Drew. “His deep industry knowledge and long-standing relationships, combined with a fresh perspective on our processes, products and the way we operate, make for a powerful and winning combination.”

BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding with new locations in Texas and Alabama. A Mesquite club will mark the company’s fifth location in Texas, and a Foley club will be the second in Alabama. Each new club is expected to create between 100 and 150 jobs in its community. The company also announced that it is relocating its Rotterdam, NY, club to a new location.

Thanksgiving season is also peak potato season, and Potatoes USA is fueling retail demand through a variety of integrated consumer marketing initiatives aimed at inspiring shoppers to think about and buy potatoes at the grocery store this holiday and beyond.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is celebrating three years of partnership with Zespri Kiwifruit designed to strengthen fresh produce access and education across Brighter Bites’ cities nationwide.

Since the partnership began in 2022, Zespri has made a significant multi-year investment — through direct funding as well as the donation of more than 150,000 pieces of kiwifruit — to support Brighter Bites’ mission of providing fresh produce and nutrition education to families facing food insecurity.

As Exp. Group LLC prepares for this year’s New York Produce Show & Conference, the company has plenty to celebrate. 

A leading importer and distributor of tropical fruits is marking its 20th anniversary, recently expanded into a new McAllen, TX facility and will showcase its growing multi-location model to the hometown crowd at the Jacob Javits Center.