With eight out of 10 healthcare dollars in the U.S. spent on preventable chronic diseases and as the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize fruits and vegetables as a foundational part of a healthful diet, the International Fresh Produce Association applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Produce Prescription for Veterans Act by Sen. Richard Durbin, D-IL, and Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-FL, and Chellie Pingree, D-ME. The legislation aligns with IFPA’s nutrition policy priority to embed produce prescriptions as standard practice of clinical care, including within the Veterans Health

Cold weather remains the dominant theme across most growing regions as we move deeper into February. Florida and parts of Mexico continue to experience below-normal temperatures, while California’s coastal regions have stayed relatively dry. Driving through the Salinas Valley this week, you can start to see the next season taking shape. Fields are being prepped, beds are going in and early signs of the spring transition are beginning to show, even as winter conditions linger elsewhere.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, strawberries are feeling the impact first. Florida production remains

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. launched its first-ever shoppable livestream series: The Grocery Outlet Xtreme Value Stock Up Show designed to help shoppers get ready for the big game.

Designed to bring the thrill of bargain hunting directly to shoppers’ screens, the new livestream series offers an interactive treasure hunt experience for customers to shop Grocery Outlet’s latest deals in real time, offering a savings of 30 to 70 percent relative to conventional retailers.

“We’re thrilled to introduce a new, dynamic way for customers to shop the extreme value prices that they count on from us,”

Sun World International added 10 new marketers to its global licensee network in the fourth quarter of 2025 and expanded its longstanding relationship with Sun Pacific, which also now serves as an authorized importer for Sun World varieties in North America.

The new marketers span South Africa, Namibia and the United States, reinforcing Sun World’s strategy of disciplined growth in key production and export regions. The expanded Sun Pacific relationship reflects a deepening partnership and adds importer capabilities that further strengthen Sun World’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has signed a new supply agreement with Sedano’s Supermarkets, Florida’s leading Hispanic grocery retailer. This agreement makes C&S the primary supplier for this leading grocery retailer, providing an expansive assortment and mix, as well as distribution, transportation, procurement, merchandising and retail services for 32 Sedano’s Supermarkets.

“We’re excited for our partnership with Sedano’s Supermarkets — a grocer that has been at the heart of the Hispanic community for more than six decades,” said Eric Winn, CEO of C&S. “The Southeast continues to be an important

A. Duda & Sons and G’s Group announced the joint venture acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd.

Founded in West London in 1944 by Arthur Tozer and owned by the Dawson family since 1950, Tozer Seeds has earned a global reputation for innovation in vegetable breeding and the production of premium-quality seed crops. Over the past 80 years, Tozer has introduced industry-first breakthroughs, including the world’s first commercial F1 hybrid parsnip and celery varieties.

Under the new ownership, Tozer Seeds will continue to operate as an independent seed business, retaining its name, leadership team and long