Last year marked the 90th anniversary in business for R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce, a leading grower in Vineland, NJ. “I am honored to carry on the tradition of our family business,” said Ryan R. Flaim, a fourth-generation family member, who said he feels privileged to still work with his father, Robert Flaim, and uncle, Kevin Flaim. With that milestone year in the rearview mirror, Flaim said it is business as usual in 2025. He added that this year is shaping up to be a good one, as the company enjoyed a strong spring season and an early start to its summer crops, which include summer

GLC Cerritos, an importer-distributor of avocados, is now shipping from Jalisco. This marks the earliest harvest date for fruit from that Mexican state. Accounting for more than 25 percent of global production, Mexico is not only the largest avocado origin in the world, but also the one with the greatest ability to provide high-quality fruit year-round. Lower-altitude Mendez orchards in Jalisco help Mexico’s year-round availability by supplying early fruit during the traditional old-crop/flor locatransition, according to the company. During the 2024-25 season, Jalisco avocados accounted for

Emily Coborn Wright has been promoted to president of Coborn’s Inc., making her a fifth-generation leader. She brings a lifelong commitment to the company's mission, backed by a proven record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., Coborn Wright has served in a variety of key roles — including communications manager, director of Topco programs, district manager and vice president roles in both fresh merchandising and operations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of growth initiatives. “Emily has literally grown up

With roots dating back four generations as a grower/shipper of fresh produce in New Jersey, Sonny Boy Produce enjoys a global reach growing, sourcing and delivering quality fruits and vegetables for retailers and their customers to enjoy.

One Banana , a family-owned, vertically integrated company committed to the responsible production of the highest quality bananas and natural ingredients, announced the launch of its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project, developed with technical support from EARTH University and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This forward-looking initiative is designed to study, implement and validate regenerative farming practices tailored for tropical crops, laying the groundwork for healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems, and a more sustainable global food system. This pilot forms part of PlanetA, One

The Produce Distributors Association, which advocates for the interests of wholesale produce receivers nationwide, hosted the 26th annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament May 13 at Ballyowen Golf Club’s links course in Sussex County, NJ. "It was great," said Alan Siger, president of the PDA . "Eighty golfers from as far away as California had a wonderful day with brunch, golf, a cocktail reception and dinner." S ponsors and participants helped the Produce Distributors Association raise over $100,000. “The money raised enables the PDA to represent its members' interests in Washington, DC