Avocados From Mexico, the No. 1 avocado brand in U.S., has tapped comedic genius Rob Riggle as its Guac Guru, the all-knowing expert ready to prove how guac and football are so predictably good plus help shoppers get ripe and ready for all the exciting gatherings ahead.

Next Big Thing is a cooperative of dedicated growers at orchards from Nova Scotia to Washington state, which was formed when the SweeTango apple variety was developed by the University of Minnesota in 2006.

Nineteen years later and the cooperative is going strong, and a contingent of growers are headed to the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show to talk about the exciting things happening this year.

El Sol Brands has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality tropical produce to consumers. Based in Miami, the company has found a loyal following, particularly among Hispanic communities.

“From our Family Farms…. to your Family’s Table”

That company tagline is the backbone of the mission statement at Beachside Produce, a company owned by a number of grower-owners in California that has made a commitment to ensuring that the best produce reaches family dinner tables.

Now, the Guadalupe, CA-based operation is eager to show off its many accomplishments at its booth at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Leadership Program Class 29 will be graduating at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The competitive program brings together 12 mid-level produce and floral professionals through a year of in-person events, tours and mentoring opportunities. Participants develop essential leadership and business skills while creating a strong network across the entire supply chain. The program is made possible by Corteva Agriscience’s sponsorship.

Phillips Mushroom Farms, a fourth-generation family business with more than 95 years of experience growing fresh, high-quality mushrooms, is launching its first vegan stuffed mushroom, created in partnership with Philadelphia-based plant-based cheese innovator Bandit.