Whole Foods Market recently opened the fifth location of its smaller-format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, in Hoboken, NJ. The 4,851-square-foot store features more than 350 local items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards.

“Opening our first store in Hoboken is an exciting milestone, and we’re grateful for the warm welcome from the neighborhood,” said Victor Luciano, store team leader for Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. “We look forward to providing the community with great service, grocery essentials that meet our high quality

The International Fresh Produce Association has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the association’s work with, and on behalf of, the global fresh produce and floral industry.

The report outlines major advancements in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, labor policy, business connections, technology and the supply chain. 

CEO Cathy Burns praised the commitment of IFPA members whose collaboration strengthened the industry’s resilience and influence during a year marked by significant economic, regulatory and supply chain pressures.

“In 2025, IFPA continued

Taylor Farms is one of the first brands to go live with new Instacart end-to-end retail media capabilities offered natively within TikTok. As a leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms is leveraging the new advertising solution, enabled by TikTok’s collaboration with Instacart, to redefine how consumers discover and shop fresh, healthy foods. This innovative campaign marks Taylor Farms’ breakthrough moment in social commerce and digital grocery innovation.

By utilizing TikTok, the leading destination for short form video, and Instacart Taylor Farms is

The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an administrative complaint against Produce & More Enterprise LLC of Houston, alleging the company failed to make full payment promptly for multiple lots of produce purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

USDA and Produce & More entered into a Consent Decision and Order finding that Produce and More committed repeated PACA violations by failing to pay $213,944.79 to seven produce sellers. 

Antana Capital Sapi de CV, the sole shareholder of Produce & More, may not be

Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, is advancing its molded fiber packaging innovation with the launch of the new Muoto punnet products as a part of its Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series. The two different punnet sizes are designed for berries, fruits and vegetables, offering punnets with two different sizes to match the specific product and customer needs. The punnets will be ready for market testing starting from January 2026.

“We welcome packers to join our pre-commercial sales phase, test, and co-develop the right solution for their needs. Our Muoto punnets are durable, plastic-free

LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes and persimmons, is entering its Spanish persimmons season with strong supply driven by improved growing conditions and increased volumes.

This year’s persimmons crop has benefited greatly from remarkably better weather during the growing season, including the absence of freezes, which are historically common this time of year. Without the disruption of freezing weather, LGS has been able to position its crop for higher overall yields and strong, consistent supply.

“We are pleased not only with the favorable weather condition