The Fresh Produce and Floral Council is putting a major focus on holiday merchandising and seasonal planning with its 2026 Produce and Floral Holiday Showcase, scheduled for Aug. 26-27 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.   The organization recently announced both the event details and the opening of exhibitor and sponsorship […]

June has officially become one of the most important months of the year for California avocado growers, retailers and consumers alike as the industry celebrates the 14th annual California Avocado Month campaign.   Led by the California Avocado Commission, the program was created to coincide with the heart of California’s avocado season, when availability is […]

The ongoing dispute over Mexican tomato imports continues to ripple through the produce industry, creating uncertainty for growers, retailers and consumers while reshaping one of the largest categories in the produce department.   The issue stems from the termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which for years governed trade between the United States and Mexico. […]

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has named David Dubé of Krown Produce as its 2026-2027 chair, placing a longtime produce executive and industry advocate at the helm during a period of ongoing trade and supply chain uncertainty.    The announcement was made during the 2026 CPMA Convention and Trade Show held in Toronto, where Dubé […]

Mission Produce has officially completed its acquisition of Calavo Growers, creating one of the largest vertically integrated avocado and fresh produce platforms in North America.   The transaction, announced May 28, combines two longtime leaders in the avocado business while significantly expanding Mission Produce’s sourcing, distribution and value-added capabilities. In addition to strengthening Mission’s avocado […]