GrubMarket, one of the largest private food eCommerce companies globally, has completed the acquisition of Nogales, AZ-based Delta Fresh Produce, a leading distributor specializing in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons and various other fresh produce commodities sourced from Mexico. Delta Fresh, which was established in 1928, is a multi-generational business success story that is currently led by Atanasio Panousopoulos, who assumed the reins from his father, a produce industry pioneer in both the U.S. and Mexico. Today, Delta manages an extensive farming and distribution network

Grapeco Farms, founded by industry veterans Jared Lane and Robert Cadena, delivers top-quality grapes year-round thanks to strategic investments and partnerships in Mexico, California and South America. This ensures a consistent and dependable supply 365 days a year. Mexican grapes are one of the strongest production areas for the Delano, CA-based company. “They normally start in early May and go through mid-July; that’s the Sonora Mexican season,” Lane said. “There’s been some cool weather down there, so the timing this season looks to be a little bit later than normal, though everything can

The Eastern Produce Council held its John J. McAleavey Gala April 5. It was an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, music, dancing and fantastic company. Guests enjoyed a happy hour followed by a buffet, topped off with desserts. The night featured a hilarious comedy performance by Vince Autumn and concluded with a fireworks display over Jersey City. Held at The Liberty House, the event was hailed as a tremendous success by EPC Executive Director Susan McAleavey Sarlund.

Topline Farms announced the appointment of Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer. Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Justine Taylor to our leadership team at a pivotal time of growth and expansion across North America,” said Max Mastronardi, executive vice president. “As a vertically integrated organization, we are guided by traceability, transparency, and trust — principles that Dr

As early spring approaches, Nogales, AZ-based grower-shipper Divine Flavor is preparing for its key grape harvest in the regions of Jalisco and Sonora, Mexico. Through its parent company and principal grower, Grupo Alta, and strategic partnership with industry-leading grape breeder, Sun World, the companies are focused on transforming the grape industry by increasing the availability of AUTUMNCRISP® grapes while also introducing a range of new, premium grape varieties to Mexico. Divine Flavor Chief Marketing Officer Alán Aguirre Jr. said these innovative plans are transforming the industry

Taylor Farms has acquired FarmWise's, an agricultural technology robotics company specializing in precision weeding and thinning solutions. This important strategic move reinforces Taylor Farms' commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices while continuing to deliver high-quality fresh foods to its customer partners. FarmWise has been at the forefront of ag-tech innovation, recognized for its advanced automation and robotics systems that address critical farming challenges such as precision weeding and thinning. Its Vulcan technology enables farmers to