Whole Foods Market announced the recipients of its highly anticipated Supplier All-Star Awards for 2024. The retailer said the 16 brands, including Driscoll’s and Homegrown Organic Farms, recognized exemplify excellence through quality, innovation, value, reliability and sustainability, while supporting its purpose to nourish people and the planet. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of brands that have left an incredible mark on Whole Foods Market’s aisles, ranging from two to 30 years on the retailer’s shelves, with a mix of both emerging and established brands. As Whole Foods

The International Fresh Produce Association's Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference took place April 13-15 in Carlsbad, CA. The theme of this year’s conference was Together We Grow, highlighting a shared commitment to drive change and take action. The event was full of key speakers and industry leaders, sharing their experiences, insights and ideas. The event also offered ample networking opportunities.

At the beginning of April, Baldor announced the hiring of David McInerney to serve as its new president. “David is the former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect and brings over 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation,” said Margaret Magnarelli, vice president of marketing and communications for the company. McInerney’s joining comes at a pivotal moment in Baldor’s growth trajectory, as it continues scaling its product offerings and geographies served. “He was selected for his deep alignment with our principles — especially his care for growers, suppliers

Moderate high pressure remains in place out West, keeping storm systems to the north and bringing warmer temperatures to Central California fields into next week. The Salinas, Santa Maria and Oxnard regions will continue to increase harvests weekly in the nice weather pattern with generally good quality reported in these harvests. California cherries are expected to begin light harvests around late April with stone fruit to follow around mid-May. The San Joaquin Valley received good precipitation and chill hours with approximately 960 chilling hours recorded giving the orchards a solid rest

As A&J Produce Corp. nears its 50th anniversary in 2027, it’s worth noting the company’s founders already had a combined 75 years of industry experience that customers could rely on from the first day of business. A&J Produce founders Al Weiler, Joe Levantino and John Tramutola had roots in New York City. Weiler and Tramutola bought out their partner in 1987. Expansions over the years have grown the company, which now occupies 31 units at Hunts Point Terminal Market. Stephanie Tramutola, office manager at A&J Produce and John Tramutola’s granddaughter, said the company has actively

G&R Farms is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025, honoring eight decades of dedication to farming excellence, family values and community roots. The milestone was marked with a special celebration for employees, paying tribute to the people who have been the foundation of the farm’s enduring success. Founded in 1945 by Walter Dasher, G&R Farms began as a modest family operation with a simple mission: grow the best-tasting onions possible. Over the years, through hard work, perseverance and a deep respect for the land, the farm grew steadily, becoming a trusted name in sweet onions. Today