As a global leader in the worldwide produce business, Mission Produce serves retail, wholesale and foodservice customers year-round with a high-quality supply of the world’s finest organic avocados and mangos.

Les Mallard, vice president sales of Fyffes North America Inc., has been named the 2025 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding dedication, leadership and service to the produce industry over a remarkable 38-year career. Growing up in Prince Edward Island, Mallard’s professional journey began with a degree in economics from the University of Prince Edward Island, setting the foundation for a career that would have a significant impact on the Canadian produce sector. Mallard worked with Chiquita Brands for 30 years, from 1987 to

MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal. As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA's Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada. It attracts key decision-makers and customers from all segments of the fresh produce supply chain.

Armellini Logistics, a leading provider of perishable logistics solutions, is pleased to announce its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1945 by Jules and Sarah Armellini, the company has grown from a local trucking operation to a nationwide network, renowned for innovation and service beyond expectation. This milestone celebrates eight decades of dedication, family values and a commitment to keeping perishable goods moving efficiently and safely. From Flowers to Freight: A Legacy of Innovation Armellini Express Lines began by transporting cut flowers from New Jersey to Northeast markets. Jules

Fresh Farms, a year-round table grape grower and marketer with operations in Arizona, California and Mexico, will showcase its latest innovations this week at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston. Among the highlights is the company’s Frozen Cotton Candy Grapes — an increasingly popular item in the healthy snacking category. This product offers consumers a clean, convenient way to enjoy fruit, with strong appeal across retail and foodservice. Fresh Farms is also expanding into the tomato category, further diversifying its product line. To lead this initiative, the company has added tomato industry

John Jeffrey Young, known as Jeff Young during his four-decade career in the produce industry, died April 1, at the age of 62. Mr. Young studied business administration and marketing at William Paterson University, a New Jersey public university, receiving a bachelor’s degree. He got his start in the produce business in 1987 through his cousin Bob Johnson, who founded Johnson and Sbrocco International, now Johnson Associated Fruit Co. He remained at that company for a decade before joining A&J Produce on the Hunts Point Terminal Market in 1997, which is where he remained until his death. His