1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (106+ words) Produce Business Naturipe Farms, Salinas, CA, has named Jennifer Pulcipher vice president of compliance Pulcipher brings more than 13 years of executive experience in food safety, sustainability, and global supply chain compliance within the fresh produce industry She holds a masterâ…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (151+ words) Anaheim, Calif. – Frieda’s Branded Produce is returning to IFPA’s The Foodservice Conference in Monterey, California, exhibiting for the first time in nearly a decade. The company arrives with it’s sister companies, Cal Fresco and Legacy Farms, at Booth 915 on July…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (293+ words) FULLERTON, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission’s mid-season forecast confirms that the projected harvest remains on track with its original estimate of 330 million pounds of avocados. California’s harvest volume increased significantly in May and June to meet strong consumer demand, supported…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (205+ words) Representing a wide variety of retailers, these produce managers play a critical role in connecting consumers with fresh fruits and vegetables while driving sales, inspiring their teams, and creating memorable shopping experiences. Their recognition is made possible through the continued…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (325+ words) WASHINGTON – A growing roster of new foodservice buyers will join the International Fresh Produce Association‘s (IFPA) The Foodservice Conference, bringing fresh opportunities for business and a broader view of where foodservice is headed. Taking place July 23-24 in Monterey, California,…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (558+ words) I’ve spent most of my career around agriculture, including the last 15 years in the specialty crop industry as executive director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). Fresh produce has evolved rapidly in that span, with the introduction of new technologies and…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (423+ words) At a recent conference, an attendee asked my panel if we thought that there would come a day when we wouldn’t need to rely on people to manage food safety. My knee-jerk response was “no.” And it’s still no, but…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1599+ words) July 21, 2026 | 15 min to read South Carolina peaches are a staple and grown in every region, explains Beth Black White, co-owner at Black’s Peaches in York, SC. “The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has done a fantastic job with the SC…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1367+ words) July 21, 2026 | 8 min to read Peaches are one of the key drivers of summer produce sales. The fragrant and vibrant-colored fruit attracts impulse purchases and helps retailers create excitement in produce departments during peak season. Now a nearly year-round category, retailers…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1583+ words) By Carol M. Bareuther Few ingredients offer chefs as much creative freedom as mushrooms. In fact, Chef Spike Mendelsohn, a Washington, D.C.-based restaurateur and charismatic fan favorite on Bravo’s Top Chef, calls mushrooms “one of the most interesting ingredients in the…...