Retail dietitians: The produce industry’s ally for driving demand and consumer trust
At first glance, the fresh produce industry and retail dietitians may seem to be operating in separate worlds. One operates at the scale of global supply chains, logistics and category sales. The other connects directly with consumers in the aisles, guiding them toward healthier choices.
Crisis to collaboration: Building the supply chain of the future
When the world shut down in 2020, supply chains everywhere buckled under pressure. Ports backed up. Truckers disappeared. Container prices soared. Yet walk into any grocery store during those chaotic months and one thing remained constant: fresh produce filled the shelves.
David Nelley rejoins Oppy
Oppy announced the return of produce industry veteran David Nelley as vice president of South American operations, bringing more than 30 years of global fresh produce experience back to the company.
Red Sun Farms gearing up for strong IFPA Global Show
Red Sun Farms is one of the largest vertically integrated, high-tech greenhouses in North America to own and operate farms in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Spice World bringing latest products to sample at IFPA Global show
Spice World produces and distributes fresh garlic, ginger, shallots and more, offering peeled, minced and squeezable forms to supermarkets across the U.S.
Next-Gen Sweetness: Bland Farms helps retailers power year-round growth
As the produce industry prepares to gather in Anaheim for the 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show, Bland Farms is bringing a clear message to the table: innovation drives growth.
Crunch Time focuses on SnapDragon flavor crunch, juiciness, flavor
As SnapDragon apples reach their highest production this season, Crunch Time Apple Growers is continuing to expand the variety’s reach from its origins in New York state.
Nash Produce ready to talk about sweet potato crop opportunities
The expo floor at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show can deliver immediate, tangible results when connecting a new customer with an exhibitor.
Interactions with booth visitors can pay off down the line, too, said Robin Narron, marketing director and sales support at Nashville, NC-based sweet potato distributor Nash Produce.
Ocean Mist IFPA Show booth to feature full commodity, value-added lines
Ocean Mist Farms is highlighting its Roastables Ready-to-Roast kits line at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
Sprouts, Careit rescue 30 million pounds of food
Sprouts Farmers Market is at the forefront of sustainability and food donations, with food waste prevention at the center of its core values. This commitment helps those who desperately need access to nutritious and specialty meals, as food insecurity is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and negatively affects one’s mental health.