Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc . and the International Fresh Produce Association announced a strategic partnership through IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future initiative. As part of this collaboration, Fresh Del Monte has committed to executive sponsorship of two of the initiative’s key steering committees: Harmonized Standards and Shelf-Life Prediction. Backed by more than 135 years of operational expertise and a global supply chain spanning over 90 countries, Fresh Del Monte is helping lead the transformation toward a more transparent, efficient and data-driven fresh produce ecosystem. With Fresh

Whole Foods Market has opened a second location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, in New York City’s East Village. The 10,000-square-foot store includes a Juice & Java venue, offering coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, sandwiches and various desserts. The new location’s product assortment features more than 400 local items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards.

Blue Diamond Growers has a new retail partnership program with global tennis champion Venus Williams to launch its latest line of premium almonds, developed specifically for the produce aisle. Retailers who join the program will receive custom in-store signage, dedicated displays and access to national consumer sweepstakes offering a chance to meet Williams — all designed to drive shopper excitement and foot traffic. “We’ve seen incredible early momentum as shoppers seek convenient, fresh, and better-for-you snack options in the produce section,” said Maya Erwin, vice president of marketing

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has launched its Shucks & Smiles Sweepstakes with a focus on ways to savor the flavor of summer by incorporating sweet corn into a variety of delicious dishes. Sweet corn is a healthy whole grain that is high in fiber and low in fat, making it a nutritious addition to any meal. Grown in Florida, fresh sweet corn from the Sunshine State is a perfect choice for health-conscious consumers.

Pinto Bros., a third-generation family business and one of the original occupants of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, is a reliable source customers turn to for their produce needs.

MANHEIM, PA – The weather may have been gray and rainy here in central Pennsylvania, but the third annual Four Seasons Fresh Fest shined through with its educational session and trade show, which drew approximately 200 attendees. The event kicked off May 12 with an opening reception at The Landis Museum, where attendants ate, drank and socialized, followed by the trade show held May 13 at The Junction Center. Before the trade show, featured speakers Greg Davidson Laszakovits and Pamela Riemenschneider imparted their expertise during separate presentations. Greg Davidson Laszakovits spoke on