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A Premium Promise: A Q&A With Monique Mueller at Bee Sweet Citrus
A Premium Promise: A Q&A With Monique Mueller at Bee Sweet Citrus
There’s something immensely satisfying about indulging in citrus. The first rush of juice flowing over the tongue, followed by that sharp zip of acidity and sweetness, is an eating experience humans have been chasing after for millennia. Modernity has worn away the old-world indulgence of consuming citrus with year-round supply, but the act of putting that first slice in your mouth is arguably still as deluxe. Especially if you have suppliers like Bee Sweet Citrus providing the product.
Sun World Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Expansion, and Innovation
Sun World Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Expansion, and Innovation
BAKERSFIELD, CA - As 2026 begins, Sun World International is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of growth and transformation that has helped reshape the global fruit industry and set new standards for flavor, quality, and commercialization.
Giorgio Fresh Showcases Award-Winning Mushrooms
Giorgio Fresh Showcases Award-Winning Mushrooms
BLANDON, PA - This past weekend, Giorgio Fresh proudly participated in the Pennsylvania Farm Show, one of the largest and most celebrated agricultural events in the country. The annual show brings together visitors from across Pennsylvania and beyond to celebrate the state’s rich agricultural heritage, local food system, competitive exhibits, and appearances by well-known chefs and industry leaders.
Mastronardi Produce®Campaign Receives Top Creative Honors
Mastronardi Produce®Campaign Receives Top Creative Honors
KINGSVILLE, ON - Mastronardi Produce® is proud to announce that its Flavor That Lasts: Celebrating 30 Years of SUNSET® Campari® Brand Tomatoes campaign has earned two prestigious advertising industry awards: a Muse Creative Award (Platinum) in the Video - Food & Beverage Category, and a Vega Digital Award for Video/Online (Campaign) in Food & Beverage.
BrightFarms' Jessica Soare Details Instacart Partnership
BrightFarms' Jessica Soare Details Instacart Partnership
IRVINGTON, NY - A common New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, but it can be difficult to stick to. BrightFarms wants to change that. Its campaign, Don’t Quit, Just Crunch, launched today in honor of National Quitter’s Day, the day most people fall off their New Year’s resolutions, and it has a valuable partner in Instacart to help drive campaign demand.As part of the campaign, BrightFarms and Instacart have partnered to deliver free Crunch Kits™ salads straight to consumers’ doorsteps, while supplies last.
Mission Produce Highlights Avocados in FDA Dietary Guidelines
Mission Produce Highlights Avocados in FDA Dietary Guidelines
OXNARD, CA - Mission Produce, Inc., a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced its support of the inclusion of the avocado in the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030), emphasizing its role as a healthy, nutrient-dense whole food.1,2
Potato Market and Demand Strong Kicking Off January 2026
Potato Market and Demand Strong Kicking Off January 2026
UNITED STATES - Demand for potatoes remains strong, with supplies from key producing regions staying strong as well.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Celebrates a Century of Fresh Thinking
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Celebrates a Century of Fresh Thinking
OVIEDO FL - Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower and processor of fresh vegetables, proudly celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2026, marking a century of leadership in celery innovation, family farming, industry leadership, and sustainable growth.
2025 ANUK Holiday Yearbook
2025 ANUK Holiday Yearbook
Sambrailo’s Sara Lozano Discusses Readycycle® Expansion in Berries
Sambrailo’s Sara Lozano Discusses Readycycle® Expansion in Berries
WATSONVILLE, CA - Sambrailo Packaging is expanding its Readycycle® sustainable packaging line into berries, positioning the category as a prime opportunity to reduce plastic while responding to evolving consumer expectations around sustainability.
Mike Glass of Pure Flavor® Discusses Winter Availability
Mike Glass of Pure Flavor® Discusses Winter Availability
LEAMINGTON, ON - Though the weather outside is frightful, the fresh produce is still delightful! With a full portfolio of greenhouse-grown offerings, Pure Flavor® provides its retail partners with dependable quality and consistency throughout the winter months.
Washington State Takes Home Potato Bowl Victory Over Utah State
Washington State Takes Home Potato Bowl Victory Over Utah State
BOISE, ID - Washington State defeated Utah State 34-21 in the 29th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the Idaho Potato Commission’s title-sponsored college football event, earning the program its first bowl victory since 2018. The win culminated in the fan-favorite French fry dump and presentation of the iconic potato trophy, as fans packed the stands and tuned in nationwide for one of college football’s most recognizable post-game moments.
My Favorite Things: Kira Navison at Scattaglia Growers & Shippers
My Favorite Things: Kira Navison at Scattaglia Growers & Shippers
From a cool treat to an even cooler fashion find, Kira Navison embraces fulfilling experiences in everything she does—and shares that spark with everyone around her. It’s no surprise that her contagious spirit resonates throughout the fresh produce industry as well. When we think of our My Favorite Things column, this Director of Marketing fits the bill perfectly...
Annessa Chumbley Spotlights Premium Chelan Fresh Varieties
Annessa Chumbley Spotlights Premium Chelan Fresh Varieties
CHELAN, WA - Registered Dietitian Annessa Chumbley brings her perspective to the apple category through a new collaboration, sharing how Chelan Fresh varieties align with flavor exploration, family-friendly eating, and practical wellness habits.
Staying Ahead of the Pack: A Q&A With Nathan Wise at Sev-Rend
Staying Ahead of the Pack: A Q&A With Nathan Wise at Sev-Rend
In today’s rapidly changing environmental landscape, adapting quickly is not enough. You need to evolve. Partners who understand how packaging decisions impact the lives of businesses and consumers alike, and can turn those pain points into innovative solutions, are the wielders of such solutions. That’s where Sev-Rend comes in. At the heart of its approach to high-quality packaging, the company embraces a collaborative, flexible—but most importantly, fast—strategy that puts packaging solutions into the hands of those who need them most.
Jasmine Vineyards: Trust in Every Bite
Jasmine Vineyards: Trust in Every Bite
Throughout my years of reporting on the fresh produce industry, I’ve encountered a central theme: the importance of simplicity. Not simplicity of thought, of course, but simplicity in promise and execution, in knowing that a handshake still means a deal struck.
Tracey Lewin to Retire After 37 Years with Allen Lund Company
Tracey Lewin to Retire After 37 Years with Allen Lund Company
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA - When an individual spends more than half of their life working, growing, and developing with a single company, it becomes a part of who they are. And if that individual is Tracey Lewin, she becomes an essential and vital part of it as well. It is difficult to fully capture what her 37 years with Allen Lund Company (ALC) have meant, but to Tracey, they are an integral part of her life; defined by a deep love for her team and a desire to see more companies like ALC thrive at the top of the logistics world.
Markon Cooperative: Forged in Service, Guided by Vision
Markon Cooperative: Forged in Service, Guided by Vision
The breadth and depth of cooperative strength is revealed through execution, foresight, and the ability—both innate and hard-earned—to read a shifting landscape in ways that make the foundation not only solid, but also nimble. Such strength requires a community of like minds as well as diverse perspectives with a unified vision and common values. And it takes leadership with the clarity to see the forest for the trees while honoring the strength of each individual root.
The Story and Science Behind the Chelan Fresh Apple
The Story and Science Behind the Chelan Fresh Apple
Oppy Launches DOLE® Branded Florida Strawberry Program
Oppy Launches DOLE® Branded Florida Strawberry Program
Malena Produce's Discusses Miles for Malena Campaign
Malena Produce's Discusses Miles for Malena Campaign
November 2025 Editor's Letter - Beyond the Echo
November 2025 Editor's Letter - Beyond the Echo
Mission Produce Announces CEO Leadership Succession
Mission Produce Announces CEO Leadership Succession
Holiday Yearbook 2025 - Call for Submissions
Holiday Yearbook 2025 - Call for Submissions
Mentors in the Making: James Camera at Four Seasons Produce
Mentors in the Making: James Camera at Four Seasons Produce
Giorgi Mushroom Co. Invests in Regenerative Agriculture
Giorgi Mushroom Co. Invests in Regenerative Agriculture
Frieda’s Alex Jackson Offers a New Year’s Resolution to Retailers
Frieda’s Alex Jackson Offers a New Year’s Resolution to Retailers
Superfresh Growers Discusses National Pear Month Opportunities
Superfresh Growers Discusses National Pear Month Opportunities
The Produce Moms® Announces 2025 Trailblazer Award Recipient
The Produce Moms® Announces 2025 Trailblazer Award Recipient
Frieda’s Reimagines Multicultural Strategy This Holiday Season
Frieda’s Reimagines Multicultural Strategy This Holiday Season
My Favorite Things: Danielle Hudgick at Sprouts Farmers Market
My Favorite Things: Danielle Hudgick at Sprouts Farmers Market
Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Wins Joe Nucci Innovation Award
Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Wins Joe Nucci Innovation Award
Prime Time Produce Appoints Nicole Bryon to New Position
Prime Time Produce Appoints Nicole Bryon to New Position
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