The International Fresh Produce Association, along with Global Produce & Floral Show exhibitors, recently donated 226,227 pounds of fresh, quality produce to the local Orange County and Los Angeles community. Each year the donation occurs in the area in which the Global show takes place, but it takes on greater significance this year with the expiration of SNAP benefits looming tomorrow. “We greatly value the partnerships we have with local organizations that help us to rescue and deliver produce, floral and compost to benefit the communities that welcome our show each year,” said IFPA

The Organic Grower Summit 2025 is set to feature cutting-edge solutions from industry leaders during the Ag Tech Networking Presentations and Reception on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa. This year’s event will spotlight the latest advancements in AI, robotics, sustainable farming practices, equipment technologies and more. Highlighted exhibitors include: Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness: With a focus on water management, resistance management, soil health and sustainability, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness partners with growers to deliver tailored solutions that enhance

Dole Food Co. is taking its mission to make the world a healthier place on the road this November, supporting three major endurance events from coast to coast: the TCS New York City Marathon (Nov. 2), the Monterey Bay Half Marathon (Nov. 9) and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Nov. 15). Dole makes its debut on the world’s biggest running stage this year at the TCS New York City Marathon, providing runners with thousands of bananas to refuel and recover after the race. With more than 50,000 participants from around the globe, the event offers Dole a powerful platform to share its mission

With the expectation of a larger Mexico avocado crop than in past seasons, Oxnard, CA-based GLC Cerritos is anticipating a year of plentiful promotions at very affordable prices.

Ahold Delhaize plans to build a state-of-the-art distribution center in North Carolina. As part of its Growing Together strategy, the retailer continues to invest in long-term infrastructure projects. This with the goal to build resilient and sustainable operating systems that can respond fluidly and at pace to changing customer needs and capture technological advancements. As part of those investments, Ahold Delhaize's distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, will build a $860 million state-of-the-art distribution center in Burlington, NC. The

Fyffes, a global pineapple and banana producer, is adding a spooky, tropical twist to Halloween by inviting consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins. The Halloween lantern tradition began in Ireland, where turnips were originally used. When Irish immigrants brought the custom to America, pumpkins became the carving favorite. Now Fyffes is reviving the idea with a tropical twist. Working with retailers, Fyffes is encouraging shoppers to buy, carve and enjoy pineapples this Halloween. “This initiative brings multiple benefits,” said Frank Burkhardt, chief commercial