Dole completes salad kit refresh
As part of its continued leadership of the packaged salad space in both product quality and merchandising innovation, Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of Dole-branded packaged salads, has completed a packaging refresh of its Dole Salad Kit line to make it easier for salad lovers to choose, shop and enjoy their favorite all-inclusive salad experiences.
National Mango Board launches back-to-school campaign
As families across the country prepare for the return to school routines, the National Mango Board is making it easier, and more delicious, than ever to prioritize health with its new back-to-school campaign: Your Back-to-School Boost. The campaign is designed to drive mango consumption during peak seasonality while supporting parents and kids with simple, nutritious and energizing fresh mango recipes.
Ed Mol joins Suntory Flowers Europe as business development manager
Suntory Flowers announced that Ed Mol has joined Suntory Flowers Europe as the new business development manager, on Aug. 1. Mol brings over 20 years of experience in the floriculture industry, along with a broad network and a strong focus on growth and innovation.
What’s ahead at New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo
The New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo will be celebrating its silver anniversary as the show turns 25 this year. The annual event, a favorite among those in the produce industry, will be held at the Encore Boston Harbor for two days, Aug. 18-19, with a theme of being By the Sea.
State Garden: A growing family of fresh makers
State Garden believes that family and freshness can make a difference in people’s lives. It's a fourth-generation family business committed to helping all families eat better and live better.
Big Y in search of local products
Big Y is calling all local farmers, vendors and artisans as its Local Vendor Discovery Tour is now under way for the upcoming supermarket in Uxbridge, MA. This initiative gives Big Y’s sales teams the opportunity to explore and connect with local offerings that could be featured in-store.
Strong start to potato, onion seasons for Eagle Eye Produce
Eagle Eye Produce has started its new crop shipping season from its facilities in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Reports from the field point to strong quality, good sizing and stable supplies across both potatoes and onions. With harvest under way across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, and expected to continue through October, the season is off to a strong start.
Naturipe, MBG Marketing mourn Brad Moorer
Brad Moorer, CEO of MBG Marketing, died Aug. 7, 2025.
Mr. Moorer proudly served MBG Marketing, a domestic blueberry and blackberry cooperative that sells its fruit under the Naturipe Farms label, and its growers for nearly 15 years. He started his career as chief financial officer and vice president of value added business before being promoted in 2022 to the position of CEO.
Under his leadership, MBG Marketing strengthened and expanded its Berry Blue genetics program and its focus on the development of new and improved blueberry varieties.
Garden rose grower welcomes ‘Friends of the Farm’ to Bogotá
The winners of the 2024 Garden Rose Design Contest visited Alexandra Farms in March, where they immersed themselves in Colombian culture through farm tours, discussions, presentations and design opportunities.
Kroger, C&S settle $125M lawsuit
Another chapter has closed in the lengthy — and ultimately doomed — $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons. As part of the merger the companies were to divest 579 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers. When the deal fell apart C&S filed a $125 million lawsuit against Kroger. The two companies have now reached a settlement.