The International Fresh Produce Association will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to Aug. 1 in Monterey, CA. As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators and top buyers for a dynamic three day lineup that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a general session by Technomic on major health food trends and more.

The 2025 Super Bowl delivered another strong performance for Hass avocados, as consumers across the U.S. stocked up in preparation for the year’s most anticipated football event. According to the Hass Avocado Board’s Avocado Holiday Retail Recap, 64.9 million units of Hass avocados were sold during the big game week, generating $74.4 million in retail sales­­ — a 25 percent increase in dollar sales and a 3.8 percent increase in units compared to 2024. These figures represent the highest Super Bowl week unit and dollar sales performance in the past four years. Combined, the Q1 2025 holiday

AIGN (Associated International Group of Nurseries) selected Chile as the host country for its 2025 annual meeting of members. The board and its 12 members convened for a multi-day agenda that combined strategic discussions with on-the-ground collaboration. “Since our last visit to Chile 12 years ago, global commercialization plans have evolved significantly," said CEO and Director Gavin Ported. "It was a timely opportunity to return and be hosted by our Chilean colleagues. Meeting in person to discuss the future of new fruit varieties around the world is always a valuable forum.” The meeting

As part of its ongoing strategic collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets announced the opening of a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas. Located in Overland, MO, the store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items designed to deliver both cultural relevance and everyday value. The new concept, with two additional locations in Colorado, will operate as a test-and-learn format with the potential for further introduction into other Save A Lot locations serving a large Hispanic customer base.

As California's citrus season draws to a close, the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team has turned its focus to its summer citrus line. "Over the past few decades, the Bee Sweet Citrus team has worked hard to develop a program that supplements shoppers' needs during our off-season," said Bee Sweet Citrus Sales Representative Jason Sadoian. "This summer, we're pleased to provide our customers with both offshore and domestic products to meet their needs." Bee Sweet Citrus currently offers imported mandarins, as well as domestic grapefruit, lemons and Royal Red oranges for its customers. Offshore Navel

Apple growers, packers and shippers across the United States now have access to a remarkable new tool in post-harvest preservation: MaTri Powder, a high-quality 1-MCP solution that delivers premium produce protection with do-it-yourself convenience. Backed by years of global trust and industry use, MaTri Powder arrives at a time when the stakes have never been higher. U.S. producers lose nearly 30 percent of stored apples due to quality degradation but are left to choose between costly options that may be difficult to scale or cheap 1-MCP imports that often deliver inconsistent or substandard