Frutura, a Reedley, CA-based global sales and marketing platform which supplies international customers with high-quality fruit 52 weeks a year, has expanded its cherry and berry portfolio with the acquisition of two new companies pending regulatory approval.

The company acquired Santiago, Chile-based Giddings Fruit, a leading global supplier of organic and conventional berries and cherries, which has operations in Mexico and South America; and it also added Chicago-based Sun Belle, a year-round marketer of a full line of conventional and organic berries, principally sold under the Sun Belle

When the International Fresh Produce Association launched Jan. 1, 2022, sustainability was one of several areas the organization committed to providing leadership, expertise and business solutions to its members and industry. Now as IFPA prepares for its second Global Produce & Floral Show, sustainability is in the spotlight during the next gathering of the global produce and floral community, Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.

This year, we are focused on preparing the industry and IFPA for carbon-based economy and addressing sustainability challenges, specifically sustainable packaging, and climate

Online grocery sales declined more than 3 percent in September versus last year, ending the month with $7.5 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. Declines in order frequency and spending per order contributed to the drop while an expanded base of monthly users softened the slip in overall sales and signaled continued interest in buying groceries online.

Most of the sales decline was driven by contractions in order frequency as the average number of orders per monthly active user fell 8 percent versus a year ago. September was the

As the produce industry continues on its path of increased globalization, Holt Logistics has made it a priority to invest in its facilities at the Port of Philadelphia to maintain its lofty status as the top choice for shipments of fruits and vegetables from all corners of the world.

Christian Holt, who works in sales and marketing for the family-owned business, said ongoing investment throughout the port community via both private and public shareholders will enable the Port of Philadelphia to continue to grow business with current customers and attract new business, leading to year-over

Why is it that everyone thinks they’re a produce director?

The most typical complaint from employees is that bosses who are totally inexperienced with produce dream up ideas that are just plain useless. This is antagonistic and annoying, especially if it’s one of those spur-of-the-moment interruptions. What makes matters even worse is that almost all senior management lack the knowledge of the produce industry that we have successfully gained over the years.

Why is it that no matter what job position a person holds, they always seem to know something about produce? They manage to pop up in

Sprouts Farmers Market recently unveiled its Southern California distribution center in Fullerton, CA. The new state-of-the-art facility is strategically positioned to enhance the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries to over 95 Sprouts stores within a 250-mile radius of the Fullerton site and has ample capacity to support future growth in the region.

The new distribution center not only enhances Sprouts commitment to provide fresh, local and organic produce to its customers, but also supports its ongoing expansion across California and the country, as well as its dedication to