Ayco Farms expects big increase in its asparagus volume
Though 2025 has brought new challenges to the Peruvian asparagus deal, primarily because of the new 10 percent import tariff imposed by the United States, U.S. importer Ayco Farms expects to grow its volume substantially this year.
Planning begins on your next season: The Ball Seed 2026 new varieties catalog is here
The latest catalog of new varieties for the 2026 selling season is now available from Ball Seed, North America’s leading horticultural distributor.
C&S bullish after SpartanNash acquisition
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC completed its acquisition of SpartanNash. The combined company employs more than 30,000 team members and operates almost 60 complementary distribution centers covering the U.S. and serves close to 10,000 independent retail locations, as well as military commissaries and exchanges, with more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores.
Experience, customer diversity help Auerbach thrive
With more than 80 years of experience under its belt, a strong connection with its suppliers, and a diverse list of customers, Maurice A. Auerbach, a wholesaler/importer in Secaucus, NJ, has the ability to withstand the mounting challenges of the produce industry. The U.S. tariffs on many perishable imports is just the latest hurdle that is being jumped.
Coalition says unfair trade practices impacting U.S. mushroom growers
The Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition, representing leading U.S. growers and packers of fresh Agaricus mushrooms and represented by the law firm of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, announced the filing of an antidumping and countervailing duty petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. The petition seeks relief from unfairly traded imports of fresh mushrooms from Canada that are causing material injury to the domestic industry.
Sun World, Pairwise seek to develop pitless cherry
Sun World International and Pairwise formed a joint venture to collaborate in specialty fruit, beginning with the development of a pitless cherry. Sun World will have exclusive commercial rights to these genetics as they seek a first-to-market position in high-quality pitless cherries. The partnership leverages Sun World’s fruit breeding and licensing expertise with Pairwise’s Fulcrum platform. As part of the agreement, Sun World will make strategic investments to fund development.
An introduction to David Austin Wedding Roses
David Austin Wedding Roses represent the perfect union of timeless elegance and refined artistry. For floral designers and newly engaged couples, Alexandra Farms’ iconic collection embodies luxury and romance, transforming weddings into truly unforgettable occasions.
Market Minute: Asparagus supply improving on a steady market
Over 500 million pounds of asparagus is consumed by U.S. shoppers, and up to 90 percent of that is imported from Peru and Mexico.
¡Yo Quiero! celebrates National Guacamole Day with multi-channel marketing push
National Guacamole Day (Sept. 16) fell on Taco Tuesday this year, and ¡Yo Quiero! seized the opportunity to drive retail value with a coordinated consumer marketing and public relations campaign.