Colombia’s Arcadia Farms launches U.S. floral marketing effort
Arcadia Farms, a cut flower producer based in Bogota, Colombia, for almost two decades, has launched its own sales and marketing operation, with logistics being handled in Miami and sales headquartered in Texas.Texas-based fresh produce and floral industry veteran Rob Ybarra is co-owner of the reconfigured company along with grower Augusto Avila in Colombia and logistics expert Roly Martinez in Florida. All three partners share the title of co-owner with Avila being head of production, Martinez is chief operating officer and Ybarra is head of sales.
Rob Yraceburu of The Wonderful Co. elected new Western Growers board chair
Western Growers’ membership of family farmers and growers have elected Rob Yraceburu, president of Wonderful Orchards at The Wonderful Co., to serve as chair of the Western Growers board of directors for a two-year term. Yraceburu’s long relationship with the organization, which represents two-thirds of America’s fresh produce, spans more than two decades going back to his many years as a senior banker at Wells Fargo focused on the agriculture industry and, more recently, more than a decade at The Wonderful Co. as a grower.
Honoring our heroes: Publix offers Veterans Day discount
In honor of veterans, and as a token of appreciation for their service, Publix will offer veterans, active military and their families a 10 percent discount on their groceries on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. This discount can be redeemed with the cashier at the register or the associate attendant at the self-checkout lanes.To receive the discount, customers must present a:
Southern Specialties sees promising Florida fall season ahead
For Southern Specialties, the Pompano Beach, FL-based grower, importer and distributor of specialty produce, 2025 has been a strong year across the board and the company continues to see robust demand as it heads into the final months of the year.
NatureSweet expands executive leadership team with appointment of Paul Bonvehi as chief financial officer
NatureSweet, one of North America's largest vertically integrated controlled environment agriculture company announced the appointment of Paul Bonvehi as its new chief financial officer. A seasoned global finance leader, Bonvehi will play a pivotal role in advancing NatureSweet’s long-term strategy and strengthening the company’s operational and financial performance.
Lipman Family Farms kicks off sixth annual days of good, strengthening communities across North America
In November, Lipman Family Farms is putting its values into action nationwide during the company’s sixth annual Days of Good.
Four farmers from across the nation advance to Grower of the Year finals
The Organic Grower Summit has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Organic Grower of the Year Award, sponsored by John Deere.
Wakefern Food Corp. announces winner of 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative, today announced Asarasi as the winner of its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, held Nov. 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. After an inspiring day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight innovative local suppliers, Asarasi wowed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, earning the top spot in the summit.
The Mushroom Council fuels cognitive health conversations at FNCE 2025 'Energize and Thrive' event
The Mushroom Council helped fuel the conversation around food and cognition at this year’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, sponsoring a featured segment at a sold-out invite-only 'Energize and Thrive' brain health retreat in Nashville this fall.More than 80 registered dietitians, media professionals and nutrition influencers gathered for the exclusive event, designed to explore how food can support focus, energy and overall well-being.
Pure Flavor realigns supply chain with new Michigan distribution center
Pure Flavor is announcing the acquisition of a new, state-of-the-art nearly 200,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Romulus, MI. This facility will serve as a central hub for distribution of the company’s fresh, greenhouse-grown produce and will significantly reduce food miles, improve shipping efficiency and enhance overall service to customers.