Equifruit, a leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer and marketer based in Montreal, is among the founding signatories of a public commitment to preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry. 

The “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign (‘El Silencio No Protege' in Spanish), led by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers, was launched on May 21 at the Fifth Fairtrade Banana Forum. The campaign intends to raise awareness and advocate for safe, respectful working conditions for women across Latin America and the

Hy-Vee Inc. will host its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 in central Iowa, expanding the event's format to provide more businesses and entrepreneurs with valuable resources and the opportunity to pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee category managers. The summit will take place at Hy-Vee’s corporate headquarters in West Des Moines.

Over the course of the two-day event, the Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit will offer comprehensive insights about doing business with Hy-Vee, along with industry-specific educational sessions and opportunities for networking with key Hy-Vee

Delivering freshness for over a century and a half, Oppy has announced the winners of its 2025 Carrier of the Year Awards, recognizing five transportation partners whose exceptional service and reliability have helped keep the produce supply chain moving smoothly: Scotlynn USA Division Inc., John J. Jerue Truck Brokers, Prosperity Truck Lines, Manfredi Logistics Services and North Delta Transport Ltd.

Each of these companies has demonstrated outstanding performance in areas such as on-time delivery, communication, adaptability and long-standing partnership, according to Chase Wrightson

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is bringing innovation and flavor to this year’s Organic Produce Summit with the debut of its new Organic Side Dish Sizzlers, a bold entry into the ready-to-cook vegetable space. Retailers attending OPS are encouraged to visit booth No. 817 to experience the full organic line and be among the first to preview this sizzling value-added organic rainbow carrot offering. 

Set to hit store shelves this fall, Organic Side Dish Sizzlers offer a vibrant blend of artisan-sliced organic rainbow carrots paired with chef-inspired sauces in three standout flavors: Sweet Teriyaki &

One Banana has been recognized by Walmart under its prestigious TRUST Award. The recognition was presented during the Produce Growth Forum held in Bentonville, AR, and highlights One Banana’s leadership in delivering fresh, safe and sustainably grown bananas, while advancing food safety, regenerative agriculture and customer-focused innovation.

This recognition builds on One Banana’s long-standing track record of excellence. In 2013, the company was named Supplier of the Year by Walmart, and in 2015 it was a finalist for the same award. More recently, One Banana earned the Giga Gurú

Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ groundbreaking Arctic apples are once again proving their value — this time in the craft beverage market. Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider, made exclusively from Arctic apples, earned multiple awards this season at two of the industry’s top competitions: the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition and the eighth annual Cidercraft Awards.

These accolades highlight how Arctic apples — bioengineered to resist oxidative browning — deliver not only superior quality for fresh markets but also create new opportunities across value-added channels. The fruit