The International Fresh Produce Association welcomed Congress’s overdue action to reopen the federal government, which helps restore stability to the essential programs that sustain America’s food system. IFPA issued the following statement from Vice President of Government Relations Rebeckah Adcock: "Congressional gridlock put 48 million Americans at risk of losing access to fresh fruits and vegetables. With government operations restored, critical nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC can once again do what they were designed to do: connect growers and families to ensure access to fresh

Westerlay Orchids has partnered with Albertsons, Kroger, and Morgan Creek Growers to raise $30,450 for breast cancer research, donating $2 from every Pink Gemstone orchid sold during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The money will be distributed to cancer research centers determined by each retailer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. “Breast cancer touches just about everyone, either directly or through a loved one,” said Westerlay President Toine Overgaag. “The Pink Gemstone is a flower of beauty and

We’ve been talking about transition for weeks now, but it’s becoming very real this week as the first desert fields start coming online just as the West Coast gets hit with its first true winter storm. Salinas, Santa Maria and the San Joaquin Valley are all expected to receive measurable rain from Wednesday through Friday, with up to two inches in some areas. Crews have been doing their best to pack ahead, but the reality is that wet fields slow everything down. Out in the desert, growers are just getting started. Early Romaine and Iceberg lots are coming in with clean products, but still

Florida Classic Growers is seeing an outstanding start to the 2025–26 Florida citrus season, marked by exceptional fruit quality, stronger yields and growing enthusiasm from customers across the produce industry. “We are extremely pleased with the fruit quality this season,” said Derek Rodgers, director of sales and marketing for Florida Classic Growers. “We’re seeing improved size, higher Brix levels and some of the best external appearance we’ve had in recent years. Our enhanced production practices are paying off in a big way.” With the state avoiding major hurricane impacts so far this

Ark Foods is highlighting its domestically grown Honeynut squash program as retailers gear up for Thanksgiving. Grown across U.S. regions, Ark Foods’ Honeynut squash delivers the quality, consistency and flavor buyers expect during one of the busiest produce seasons of the year. The squash’s vibrant color, natural sweetness and easy preparation reflect Ark Foods’ belief that simple, flavorful vegetables can evoke excitement in the produce aisle.

Ocean Mist Farms unveiled its newly rebranded Roastables line at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, last month. Originally launched just over a year ago — and named the Joe Nucci Innovation Award winner at the New York Produce Show just months later — Ocean Mist Farms’ ready-to-roast vegetable kits have been redesigned to better engage consumers, stand out on retail shelves and drive category growth. The rebrand introduces bold new packaging in the playful No Shame in a Shortcut campaign, celebrating the ease and enjoyment of fresh