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.

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. Yraceburu was first elected to the Board in 2016 and has served as

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: veteran or military ID card discharge documents or driver’s license with veteran designation This discount is for in-store purchases only. Prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps and

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. With more than 25 years of international financial leadership experience across the United States, Latin America and Europe, Bonvehi brings a proven track record of driving transformation and growth within the agriculture and

In November, Lipman Family Farms is putting its values into action nationwide during the company’s sixth annual Days of Good. What began as a single day of service has grown into a month-long tradition of giving back to local communities. With a focus on supporting children, education and hunger relief, Lipman employees contribute their time and talent to a variety of initiatives across the country. Throughout November, employees volunteer in their hometowns by organizing food drives, assembling school supplies, renovating shelters and partnering with organizations that serve children and

The Organic Grower Summit has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Organic Grower of the Year Award , sponsored by John Deere. This year’s honorees are redefining organic farming through innovative practices and a steadfast commitment to sustainability and community impact. From leafy greens to cotton and grains, the finalists highlight the diversity of organic agriculture, offering attendees a unique opportunity to learn from these trailblazing leaders through the summit’s new four-finalist format. “This year’s finalists exemplify the innovation and dedication that define organic farming,”