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Naturipe Farms Delivers Record Volumes of Premium Blueberries as Consumer Demand for Flavor Surges
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (322+ words) Salinas, CA "Naturipe is heading into the heart of blueberry season with plenty of fruit and some of the best quality we've seen in years. Our Northern Region crops across New Jersey, Michigan, and the Pacific Northwest are producing excellent…...
Melon 1 Launches Watermelon Season with Strong Early Harvests
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (195+ words) Melon 1, Punta Gorda, FL, launched its 2026 domestic watermelon season with strong early harvests in Florida and an expanded growing program that will continue moving up the East Coast and into key Midwest regions throughout the summer. This season, Melon 1 is…...
Index Fresh Brings New Organic Avocado Innovations
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (180+ words) Index Fresh is set to spotlight a trio of on trend organic avocado offerings as it returns to the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California, this July. Buyers are invited to visit Index Fresh at Booth #909 to experience the…...
New UK-EU Accord Aims to Reduce Trade Barriers and Food Costs
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (751+ words) June 29, 2026 | 4 min to read By Ursula F. Ott, The Conversation It is now almost a decade since the U. K. voted for Brexit and since the tariffs of President Donald Trump's first term increased global trade frictions. Brexit removed the U. K. from the European…...
Produce Distribution Consolidation: Threat or Opportunity for Growth?
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (839+ words) June 29, 2026 | 4 min to read If you've spent any time in the foodservice produce world lately, you've probably noticed the shift. Companies are getting acquired. Regional distributors are merging. Larger players are expanding their footprint at a steady pace. Consolidation is…...
Baldor Specialty Foods Expands into North Carolina
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (372+ words) Produce Business " Baldor Specialty Foods, a specialty food distributor serving more than 16, 000 customers along the East Coast, has expanded into North Carolina with an initial focus on the Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte metro areas The expansion reflects the dynamism and…...
Zespri Launches New Global Brand Platform "Grown For Good
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (151+ words) Zespri has launched a refreshed global brand platform, Grown for Good, reinforcing its commitment to natural nutrition and creating value across the kiwifruit industry. Grown for Good sharpens Zespri's focus on helping close everyday nutrition gaps with great-tasting, nutrient-dense kiwifruit,…...
Divine Flavor Highlights the Potential of ARRA Honey Pop
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (181+ words) As the Mexican table grape season begins to ramp up, early Sonoran harvests are already making their way to market. For grower-importer Divine Flavor and its parent company Grupo Alta, Nogales, AZ, the 2026 season marks a milestone in early-season innovation…...
Yo Quiero!
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (148+ words) Rhome, TX, announces Codie Hair as its new director of sales. In this role, Hair will support national accounts alongside Jay Alley, vice president of sales, helping drive continued growth for the brand and its expanding portfolio of guacamole, salsa,…...
Fresh Produce is Driving Grocery Loyalty
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (492+ words) June 29, 2026 | 4 min to read Fresh produce is no longer just another department in the grocery store. Produce is increasingly driving purchasing decisions beyond the produce aisle. And perhaps no group is fueling that shift more than parents, who are significantly…...