Scott Marboe, a beloved leader, mentor and friend in the Washington apple, pear and cherry industry, died at the age of 66. Mr. Marboe leaves behind an enduring legacy, having spent 39 years shaping the fresh Northwest tree fruit industry both domestically and abroad. His passion, innovation and tireless dedication made a positive impact on countless lives. Mr. Marboe was more than a marketing visionary — he pioneered new marketing strategies, fostered deep industry relationships and mentored the next generation of professionals always leading with heart and purpose. His wisdom and integrity

Fruit Royale Inc. stands at the forefront of the marketing industry, specializing in the distribution of premium table grapes and citrus sourced from around the world. The company prides itself on its collaborative approach, working directly with contracted growers throughout every stage of production—from cultivation and packing to cooling, storage, logistics and sales. This hands-on methodology ensures that customers receive a consistently high-quality product. “As we head into our 21st season, we are continuously honored and excited to be a part of this amazing industry,” said Louie Galvan

In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleged that Safeway Fresh Foods LLC in Vineland, NJ, failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $3.86 million to 13 sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. After the complaint was filed, USDA and Safeway Fresh Foods LLC entered into a Consent Decision and Order wherein Safeway Fresh Foods LLC agreed to pay the unpaid produce sellers as well as a civil penalty in the amount of $60,000. As a result of Safeway Fresh Foods LLC satisfying the terms

Mission Produce Inc. announced a new seasonal product offering, its four-count Honey mango clamshell, packed with mangos from Mexico. Available for a limited time in the spring, this new value-pack is ready to grab-and-go, bringing convenience and value to the mango shopper. "As we continue to drive the mango market forward, our new four-count Honey mango clamshell is primed to elevate your produce aisle as a highly anticipated seasonal offering,” said Galen Johnson, senior director of sales. “Mango shoppers are looking for value-pack purchase opportunities, and our user-friendly clamshell

Spring is here and that means it’s berry season again. It’s also an incentive to set up some very attractive berry batch displays. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries always give rise to an eye-catching display. Those bright colorful visual displays showcasing a variety of berries will most always appeal to shoppers and influence them to make multiple purchases, which will impact and drive mega sales. Take advantage of all the berries available at one time and promote them now and up to the Easter holiday. Set up your visual display at the first location as customers enter

Procurant, a leading provider of software solutions for the food and retail industry, announced a new capability for managing tariff-related charges within its Procurant Commerce platform. This latest enhancement gives retail grocery buyers powerful new tools to track, manage and report on import tariffs across their purchase orders and invoices. With this release, Procurant buyers can now: Set up and manage tariff charge rules. Apply tariff rates at their discretion on a per-order basis. Automatically calculate and apply tariff charges to purchase orders. Ensure that tariff charges are