Brighter Bites recently held a silent auction, which also included an in-person event at this year’s New York Produce Show. As a direct result of the generosity and enthusiasm of sponsors and donors, the auction raised a total of $225,515 in support of its mission to improve access to fresh food and nutrition education.

“We’re deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our friends, supporters, and partners this year,” said Amy Priebe, newly named chief operating officer of Brighter Bites. “Each contribution fuels our ability to deliver fresh food, nutrition education, and lasting impact

Unifrutti Group, a global integrated leader in premium fresh fruit production and distribution, announced the acquisition of Safco (Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru). The integration of Safco enables Unifrutti to serve U.S. customers seamlessly from September through June, sourcing from grape farms in Piura and Ica in Peru, Copiapó in northern Chile, and extending through central Chile.

Safco operates approximately 560 hectares of grape farms and two modern packhouses in Ica, one of Peru’s key grape-growing regions. The company supplies premium table grapes to leading U.S. retailers, with a

Taylor Farms has again been named Canada’s Most Trusted Salad Kit Brand in the 2026 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards. The recognition marks the company’s second consecutive win in the category and reinforces Canadian consumers’ confidence in Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and fresh foods.

“Earning this recognition two years in a row is truly humbling and speaks volumes about the relationship we’ve built with Canadian consumers,” said Kevin Silver, general manager of Taylor Farms Canada. “This back-to-back win validates our team’s dedication to not only

The Organic Grower Summit 2025 concluded its two-day event at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, leaving attendees inspired by new advancements, valuable networking opportunities and a shared vision for the future of organic agriculture. The summit brought together industry leaders, growers and innovators from 30 U.S. states to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the organic farming landscape.

Expert speakers share insights

The event opened with a keynote from Sylvia Tawse, founder and chief fresh officer of the Fresh Ideas Group. Her address, “Unsung Heroes in Organic — How

Monthly online grocery sales experienced a dramatic acceleration in November, with total sales surging 29 percent year-over-year to finish the month at $12.3 billion, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. eGrocery’s strong performance in November 2025 was driven mainly by higher order frequency, increased use of multiple receiving methods, and higher spending rates, which helped eGrocery account for a larger share of total grocery spending compared to last year.  

“November 2025 results mark a strong rebound versus the moderate growth reported for

The seventh Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class capped its 2025 program with a series of professional development opportunities at the New York Produce Show and Conference from Dec. 2-4.

“The trade show and conference offer a perfect conclusion to our year of networking and education,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC executive director. “The learnings and connections the class has made will continue with them well into their future careers.”

In New York, the leadership class participated in the NYPS Cornell University Future Leaders in Produce Foundational Excellence program, a career