The International Fresh Produce Association is placing greater emphasis on the floral industry’s consumer-facing potential through the launch of its first annual Consumer Tracker. Powered by IFPA’s Global Intelligence, the Consumer Tracker is a research initiative designed to provide actionable insights into purchasing behaviors, perceived value, and opportunities for growth. According to Colleen Fagundus, IFPA’s director of floral, the findings from this inaugural study shed light on both persistent challenges and untapped areas of opportunity across floral at retail. “What continues to stand

Taylor Farms launched two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits, further enhancing its popular Minis product line: Taco Ranch and Asian Crunch. These innovative additions cater to consumers seeking convenient, value-packed and perfectly portioned meal options. “The Chopped Mini product line has been incremental to the category and a resounding success,” said Bryan Jaynes, senior vice president of product. “By providing consumers with a value-priced kit and a smaller portion size, we’re thrilled to see a wave of new customers entering the salad kit segment.” The newly introduced Chopped Mini Salad Kits

Instacart has appointed Chris Rogers CEO, effective Aug. 15, at which time he’ll also join Instacart’s board of directors. Fidji Simo, Instacart’s current CEO, will remain chair of the board, helping to ensure a smooth transition. Rogers is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning consumer goods, technology, retail and media. He joined Instacart in 2019 and currently serves as Instacart’s chief business officer, where he oversees all aspects of the company’s commercial operations with a focus on driving growth at the intersection of brands, retailers and technology.

Sinclair, a global leader in fresh produce labeling systems, has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025. This nomination comes as an industry recognition for its breakthrough T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker, which has been considered by many as the future of fruit labeling. Nominated in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year (Products & Services) category, the T55 label is the first fresh produce label to achieve dual certification for both home and industrial compostability. The certifications demonstrate that T55 meets global composting standards EN

Mission Produce's four-count retail-ready mango bag hit shelves at multiple major retailers this winter, and early results show it’s doing more than selling well: it’s lifting the entire mango category. At one leading East Coast retailer, the results showed a 13 percent increase in dollar sales, a 25 percent increase in volume and no cannibalization of bulk sales. One month in, that retailer expanded the program to every store in its network — more than 100 locations — after starting in just 50. Today, the bag accounts for 20 percent of total mango category dollars and volume in its stores

Last year marked the 90th anniversary in business for R&R Flaim Next Generation Produce, a leading grower in Vineland, NJ. “I am honored to carry on the tradition of our family business,” said Ryan R. Flaim, a fourth-generation family member, who said he feels privileged to still work with his father, Robert Flaim, and uncle, Kevin Flaim. With that milestone year in the rearview mirror, Flaim said it is business as usual in 2025. He added that this year is shaping up to be a good one, as the company enjoyed a strong spring season and an early start to its summer crops, which include summer