Chiquita is at the forefront of greenhouse innovation through its Yelloway innovation partnership — an ambitious collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University & Research aimed at securing the future of banana cultivation. Within this initiative, Chiquita has introduced Yelloway One, a groundbreaking banana prototype bred for resistance to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), one of the most devastating threats to global banana crops, as well as partial resistance to Black Sigatoka.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. has opened a new pistachio processing facility in Zamora, CA. The expansion increases the company's processing capabilities to meet the soaring demand for pistachios, while upholding its commitment to sustainable farming. The Zamora facility will be operational for the 2025 harvest, which is expected to be a record-breaking crop. There are approximately 14,000 bearing acres of pistachios in Northern California, with significant growth expected in counties like Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo and others. Grower partners in Northern California

This year, The Next Big Thing, a cooperative of dedicated growers at orchards from Nova Scotia to Washington state, is making waves by doubling down on its marketing efforts — not just for SweeTango, but for the broader apple category. “We’re working closely with our retail partners to highlight the unique value of managed varieties,” said Jennifer L. Miller, executive director of Next Big Thing. “These apples don’t just bring innovation and diversity to the produce aisle — they create a sense of urgency and excitement for shoppers. Their limited-time availability drives store traffic and

An ovation, whether it’s at a sporting event, concert or award presentation, shows support and appreciation for a person’s talent and ability. It is a way people evaluate performance. It also inspires a person to want to do better. What about the produce industry? Where is the praise and who is handing it out? Does it come from a store manager, department supervisor or a district manager? Who jumps out of their seats to recognize a good employee’s job performance? So, who should be applauded in the food industry? Is it the grocery or meat person of a supermarket chain? Is it a salesperson of a

Kwik Lok, the global leader in bag closing solutions, joined the International Fresh Produce Association’s Supply Chain of the Future initiative as an executive sponsor of the Harmonized Standards and Smart Data Escrow Steering Committee. Kwik Lok’s participation signals a bold commitment to modernizing packaging’s role in data transparency, traceability and customer loyalty. With a focus on helping the food supply chain evolve toward more sustainable and intelligent solutions, Kwik Lok brings a unique voice to the steering committee — one rooted in innovation, legacy and systems-level

Crowley, an international leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, has announced a significant expansion of ocean shipping services with its first-ever route between the U.S. Northeast and Central America. Utilizing Crowley’s new, state-of-the-art Avance Class vessels, the five-day transit between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and ports in Guatemala and Honduras enables the most timely deliveries of food, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods to and from the Central America Northern Zone, which also includes El Salvador and Nicaragua. Crowley’s Copán