Southern Innovations 2025 celebrates in the Queen City
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Southeast Produce Council welcomed the fresh produce industry to its annual Southern Innovations conference and trade show Sept. 10-13, combining many of its popular traditional events with some new and exciting features.
WNL Horti Insulation strengthens international ambitions with Manager Sales Robbie Maat
The world is changing rapidly, and those who adapt, grow. WNL Horti Insulation, a specialist in innovative sandwich panels for the horticultural and industrial sectors, is effectively responding to these changes. With a broad portfolio, a growing number of international projects, and a strong focus on customized solutions, WNL has firmly established itself within the industry.
Market Basket fills vacant CEO role — for now
Market Basket has named Donald T. Mulligan, its longtime chief financial officer, as interim CEO following last week's firing of then-CEO Arthur T. Demoulas. Mulligan has worked for the retailer for the past 42 years.
Natural Delights prepares for strong Medjool date season
With the 2025 harvest underway, Bard Valley Natural Delights is forecasting a return to more typical volumes while doubling down on organics and introducing innovation with its Tajín-seasoned Medjool dates.
Man-go to jail for $16M meth, produce shipment
U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers at World Trade Bridge soured a hard narcotics smuggling attempt, seizing $16 million in alleged methamphetamine hidden in a mango shipment.
Crunch Time branches out with SnapDragon, RubyFrost apple samples at IFPA
While Crunch Time Apple Growers’ signature SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples are available nationwide, the group continues to seek opportunities to gain new fans of the apples through sampling.
That includes potential retail buyers, and Crunch Time sees the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show as a prime event to share the apples.
Fresh Gourmet, Tajín launch irreZESTable salad toppings
Fresh Gourmet is elevating salad season with a zesty new lineup of ready-to-use Chile Lime Croutons, Pepitas and Masa Strips, all seasoned to perfection with Tajín Clásico. Combining Tajin’s signature tangy kick with a satisfying crunch, these new salad complements turn fresh produce into something truly craveable, with convenience.
Tops partnership stretches from the farm to the football field
To kick off what western New Yorkers are already crowning a victory season, Tops Friendly Markets is teaming up with the Allen Family to bring fresh, sweet flavor — and community impact — to customers.
Beginning this season, participating Tops locations will feature Allen Family Farms cantaloupes and honeydew melons, with a portion of sales supporting the Patricia Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital. These delicious melons can be found displayed in the iconic JA17 boxes in the heart of the produce department.
New Mexico Chile Association, the heart behind the heat
Few crops define a region like Chile does New Mexico—and for nearly two decades, the New Mexico Chile Association (NMCA) has worked to protect, promote and advance the farmers behind it. In a state that proudly calls itself the “Chile Capital of the World,” the love for Chile runs so deep, it even inspired the official state question: “Red or green?”
SunDate steadily increasing supply of Medjool dates
SunDate is preparing for a strong 2025 season even as the overall date industry anticipates a slight decline in volume compared to last year’s crop.