As one of the largest berry growers in the world, Naturipe Farms knows that every action it takes in its growing, packing, and distribution processes provides an opportunity to minimize its environmental impact. That’s why on Earth Day, Naturipe celebrated a storied legacy of leadership in sustainability and took actions that prioritized the planet. 

As of 2024, 28 percent of Naturipe Farms products are packed and/or cooled using renewable energy. This shift – which includes solar installations in New Jersey, California and Chile – is partially responsible for Naturipe lowering the overall

In its latest effort to enrich lives in the community it serves, Midwest retailer Meijer announced a $3 million donation today to the Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint partnership between Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. The donation will help fund the construction of this new facility, bringing more innovative care for young patients who have experienced a life-changing injury or illness.

"As a family-owned company, we are humbled to give to organizations that provide hope and healing to so many families," Meijer

With fresh avocado consumption in the United States up 260 percent over the last 20 years, the Hass Avocado Industry Board Leadership Development Program continued to successfully identify and train high-potential individuals to help oversee and actualize the vision of the industry through board service. Twelve new graduates represented the third back-to-back group of leaders to have completed a yearlong, intensive period of specialized instruction. Equipped with a deeper understanding of what drives as well as potentially impedes business growth, BOLD Class 3 contributed to the future of the

The Trade Office of Peru in New York announced a change in its director position beginning in April. Bernardo Muñoz, director of the office for over five years was transitioned to lead the Trade Office of Peru in Shanghai. The New York office welcomed Diana Pita as its new Trade Commissioner.

Muñoz has been an active participant in and representative of business from Peru. “Over the nearly five years I have spent in this role, my experiences have offered me profound insights into the trade dynamics between Peru and the U.S., highlighting the rich potential and occasional challenges of our

Celebrity Chef Jeff Henderson enthralled the attendees of the 2024 Fresh Produce and Floral Expo on Wednesday May 1 with his inspiring story of second chances and creating your best self.

Today, Henderson, who is branded as Chef Jeff, is a well-known cook as well as a television personality, bestselling author, entrepreneur, public speaker and developer of several projects helping underserved communities and youth, but he spent his 20s in prison as a convicted drug dealer. The audience listened with rapt attention to his keynote presentation that preceded the one-day produce and floral show

Nabaco announced a significant achievement in its commitment to support Washington pear and apple growers in their quest for sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company's NatuWrap products, Pear Preserve + Protect and Apple Seal, have recently been awarded organic certifications by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

“We are thrilled to receive organic certification for our NatuWrap products from the WSDA” said Gary Beall, co-founder and CTO of Nabaco. "NatuWrap natural and organic barrier technology can help farmers protect and naturally preserve their organic