The Western Growers Women Program marked its third annual Leadership Retreat in Rancho Mirage, CA, bringing together 35 women for an experience centered around growth, connection and leadership. 

On March 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an administrative complaint alleging that National Fruit Product Co. Inc. of Winchester, VA, failed to make full payment promptly in the amount of $353,349 to two sellers for multiple lots of produce purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

As the Georgia produce season gets underway, Producers Marketing LLC is taking a measured and strategic approach in 2026, focusing on consistent production, strong specialty pepper demand and maintaining quality across its core commodities.

Ahold Delhaize USA expanded its partnership with Uber Eats to bring enhanced on-demand grocery delivery to customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Through the collaboration, nearly 2,000 stores — operated by Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., encompassing Giant and Martin's, Hannaford and Stop & Shop — are now available on the Uber Eats marketplace.

The International Fresh Produce Association recently concluded its 2026 Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, selling out for the fourth year in a row and bringing together 200-plus professionals from across the fresh produce and floral supply chain for three days of programming focused on leadership development, industry insights and professional connection.

The Hass Avocado Board released its first Foodservice Quarterly Insights report, expanding the industry’s visibility into how avocados are performing across U.S. restaurants. Developed in partnership with Datassential, the report tracks avocado menu presence, restaurant segment performance and menu applications across the foodservice channel.