The rapid growth of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may be creating an unexpected winner in the grocery store: fresh produce.   Speaking at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum earlier this month, Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn said the company is seeing evidence that consumers using GLP-1 medications are purchasing more berries and other healthy foods, […]

Mission Produce is expanding its mango portfolio through a new partnership with Anthony Vineyards that will bring premium organic California-grown Keitt mangos to retailers during the summer season.   The agreement names Mission Produce as the marketing and distribution partner for Anthony Vineyards’ organic Keitt mango crop, a limited-supply program that combines two trends gaining […]

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has launched its 2026 export season to the United States, with the first shipments expected to arrive later this month as the program prepares to help fill the citrus supply gap that typically occurs after domestic production begins to wind down.   The import program, which supplies citrus to […]

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 […]