Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Worldwide Produce, has acquired Vision Produce, a premier importer and distributor of fresh produce to U.S. and Canadian markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 1980 with facilities in both Los Angeles and Phoenix, Vision Produce is a fresh produce importer and distributor selling primarily to retail, wholesale, and foodservice distribution customers in the western United States. The company offers a variety of produce, including mangos, limes, melons, chili

Mucci Farms hired produce industry veteran Ken Paglione as the company's sales account manager.  Joining Mucci with more than 15 years of experience in greenhouse produce, Paglione brings a diverse set of skills having contributed to numerous departments such as marketing, commodity planning and logistics in addition to sales.  His overall know-how will greatly assist the sales team as they continue to ramp up their efforts to increase supply and onboard new partners.  

Over the last few years, Mucci Farms has undergone dramatic expansion across the board with annual construction of new

For the first time in 18 months, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council held one of its signature membership luncheon meetings when more than 200 guests convened at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course dining room Aug. 18 in Anaheim, CA. COVID-19 put a halt to these in-person meetings throughout most of 2020 and 2021. Kevin Coupe of The Morning Beat was the keynote speaker as he talked about the changing dynamic facing retailers. Ryan Sanchez of Albertsons was the emcee while longtime Sysco executive Rich Dachman, who is now CEO of Brighter Bites, gave a pitch for the non-profit that delivers fresh

Walmart announced the creation of a new line of business — Walmart GoLocal — which extends its expertise in delivering goods to customers to businesses of all sizes.

“In an era where customers have come to expect speed and reliability, it’s more important than ever for businesses to work with a service provider that understands a merchant’s needs,” said John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. “Walmart has spent years building and scaling commerce capabilities that support our network of more than 4,700 stores and we look forward to helping other businesses have access to the same

As we get ready for back-to-school season, parents are sending their kids to class with a fresh snack they love to eat by the handful: Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers from Pure Flavor.

These super small, one-bite Nano Cucumbers aren’t the result of a science fair shrink-ray experiment gone awry — Uno Bites are grown in Pure Flavor’s high-tech greenhouses to be the perfect snackable veggie for kids to enjoy in class, at recess or on the bus.

Fresh, natural and healthy snacks are on parents’ radar this year. The pandemic prompted many consumers to consider how increasing veggie consumption can

Investing in the food safety of fresh produce comes down to pride, potential, partnership and priorities, say the latest major contributors to Center for Produce Safety’s research program.

Contributing $250,000 each to CPS’s latest research capital campaign are the fresh produce division of the global food-distribution giant Sysco, conventional and organic grower Tanimura & Antle, and grower groups California Fresh Fruit Association and Washington State Tree Fruit Association. All four organizations are repeat supporters of CPS.

“Our orchardists take great pride in producing healthy food