Watermelons, cantaloupes and honeydews are the dominant melons in demand by consumers. Other melon varieties add to the line and help make up an attractive display for customers to choose in the produce department.

The imported melons are finished and are transitioning to the new crop of cantaloupes and honeydews out of California, Arizona. Florida, Texas and Mexico.

Watermelons: North and central Florida seeded watermelons are light and the market is steady. New crop seedless watermelons show excellent quality. Southern Florida seedless watermelons are in a light supply with moderate demand

NEW YORK — Avocados from Peru engaged in a bit of culinary diplomacy May 23 during New York City’s 36th annual Fleet Week, serving an avocado-inspired superfood breakfast to the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines aboard the USS New York.

The event was hosted by Captain Justin T. Issler, commanding officer of the USS New York, while AFP President and CEO Xavier Equihua led his organization’s delegation, reaffirming the cultural and economic ties between Peru and the United States.

Equihua said it was both an “honor and a responsibility” for AFP to serve the U.S

As a premiere and leading importer and distributor of tropical roots, fruits and ginger across the United States, officials at El Sol Brands feel it is their obligation to the industry to take the lead when necessary and the opportunity presents itself.

With that in mind, the Miami-based company recently announced that it was introducing plantain chips in four flavors (sweet, salty, garlic and habanero hot) and two different packaging options: a 16.9-ounce jar in a display ready box and a 36-unit shipper and a three-ounce bag that comes in a clip strip so retailers can place it throughout the

Consumer demands are reshaping the old shopping routines. Antiquated, dysfunctional practices are difficult to shed, but companies must get rid of resistance to change. So, what will happen if these practices continue to be in operation?

A produce manager named Melvin went to work at a supermarket every single day with the same routine. He stopped at the corner donut shop for his usual cup of coffee, drove the same route before arriving at his grocery store.

When Melvin entered the store, he turned the lights on in the backroom, hung up his jacket and opened the delivery door to the newly

Family Dollar has partnered with Uber Technologies, bringing the retailer's broad selection of affordable household items to Uber Eats. With more than 5,000 Family Dollar locations now live on Uber Eats across the U.S., customers can shop for a wide variety of everyday items to be delivered directly to their door, on-demand or scheduled.

Family Dollar’s arrival on Uber Eats marks a major milestone in Uber’s mission to make everyday essentials more accessible and affordable, particularly for families and individuals seeking value and convenience without compromising on quality.

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IFCO has been recognized as one of Germany’s Best Managed Companies 2025. The award, presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), recognizes outstanding privately owned companies for excellence in strategy, innovation, governance and financial performance. For IFCO, this recognition affirms its strategic value in providing sustainable solutions and highlights its role as a “hidden champion” driving innovation in the circular economy.  

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