More than 300 banana-farming families in Colombia’s Magdalena region now have safer, healthier homes thanks to a five-year partnership between Fyffes, the Albert Heijn Foundation,the Banasan Foundation and Banasan affiliated corporations. The Building Dreams project, launched in 2020, was designed to improve living conditions, sanitation and wellbeing for banana-growing communities. At a ceremony marking five years of the project, partners reflected on the impact of the initiative, which combines infrastructure upgrades, psychosocial support and environmental education. “I am privileged and

International Fresh Produce Association, with the generosity of Global Produce & Floral Show exhibitors, has donated 226,227 pounds of fresh, quality produce and 30,000 pounds of flowers and plants to the local Orange County and Los Angeles Community. The annual show, which attracts exhibitors from across the produce and floral supply chain, has established partnerships with food banks in host cities. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is a member of Feeding America. “We greatly value the partnerships we have with local organizations that help us to rescue and deliver produce, floral

Kroger and Uber Technologies announced an expanded relationship that brings together the companies to make it easier than ever for customers to shop, save and dine. This announcement builds on a strong existing relationship between Kroger and Uber Eats. This multi-faceted expansion means Kroger can fulfill more customer needs, which will attract incremental households and shopping occasions. Throughout the coming year, customers will be able to: Access Kroger stores’ full assortment on Uber Eats: Beginning early 2026, customers can shop and schedule delivery from more than 2,600 stores across

Four major banana importers have announced the formation of a new not-for-profit trade association to support the banana category in North America. The Banana Association of North America will be governed by a board of directors consisting of executives of its member companies, including Chiquita, Dole Food Co., Fresh Del Monte and Fyffes North America. “Bananas have long been North America’s favorite fruit, valued for their taste, versatility and year-round availability,” said Juan Alarcon, CEO of Fyffes North America and chairman of BANA. “By coming together, we aim to remind consumers of

California table grape growers doubled the impact of each gift made to the Central California Food Bank Oct. 20-31 to help provide meals for families facing hunger across the Central Valley. October was California Farmer and Farmworker Month, a month-long acknowledgement of California’s hardworking farmers and farmworkers. In celebration of the hands that help feed us, every dollar donated during the two-week campaign, up to $15,000, was matched by California table grape growers. The campaign is designed to raise awareness and provide essential support to sustain food distributions in the San

The International Fresh Produce Association announced the incoming Class 30 of its Produce Industry Leadership Program, a milestone marking three decades of cultivating the next generation of industry leaders. Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, this prestigious program stands as the only ongoing leadership program dedicated to the fresh produce and floral industries. Since its inception in 1995, the program has shaped more than 350 graduates into influential changemakers across the global fresh supply chain.