The Produce Moms Founder and CEO Lori Taylor has been selected as an official judge for the World Food Championships’ elite culinary event, Final Table, taking place April 17-19 in Bentonville, AR.

Taylor’s selection reflects her long standing leadership in the fresh food and produce industry, as well as her role as a trusted voice in how consumers experience food, from sourcing and storytelling to everyday meal inspiration.

"I'm excited for the adventure," she said. "These are very talented chefs who own the independent restaurants that make our communities great. They are the ones who are

IFPA’s Leadership Program is in its 29th year, providing a year-long leadership journey for 12 industry professionals. The program focuses on four fundamental pillars:  leadership development, business relationships, government and public affairs and media and public communications.  

Since it’s launch in 1995, and due to the generous support of founding sponsor, Corteva Agriscience, more than 300 produce industry members have graduated from this exclusive program. This year’s group of leaders make up the Class 30 and includes Belinda Van Schaik, head of marketing at Hort Innovation, she was

As we roll into April, supplies out of both Florida and Mexico remain tighter than expected, and the market hasn’t found much relief from where we were last week. Peppers continue to be the biggest pressure point. Florida is still working back from freeze damage, and recent heavy rains, with some areas seeing several inches, have only slowed harvest and reduced yields further. Quality remains inconsistent, and number-one grade product is hard to come by.

Mexico isn’t in a position to fill the gap either. Extreme heat across key growing regions is limiting yields, shortening harvest windows, and

The Wonderful Company has again been named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, earning the No. 72 spot in 2026, up 13 spots from its No. 85 ranking last year. This is The Wonderful Company’s third year in a row making the list, and it remains the only agriculture enterprise among this year’s 100 honorees.

The prestigious recognition is the sole national workplace ranking based entirely on candid and anonymous employee feedback. It puts The Wonderful Company in an elite cohort with other household names like American Express, Delta Air Lines, Accenture, Cisco and Marriott

In recent months, diesel fuel prices have surged by 40 percent or more, dramatically increasing transportation costs for fresh produce.

Diesel-powered trucks move 80 to 90 percent of fresh produce across the United States, carrying goods from farms and packing facilities to retail distribution centers every day. As fuel prices climb, freight expenses are escalating, putting additional strain on produce shipments and making deliveries more costly.

The rising cost of diesel isn’t just affecting trucking; farmers also depend on diesel for tractors, machinery and other essential equipment. These

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is continuing to push the carrot category forward with the introduction of Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Fries, a value-added product that brings a new take to one of America’s most familiar comfort foods. Designed for the produce aisle, they combine convenience, flavor and versatility, giving retailers a fresh way to bring excitement to both the carrot set and value-added vegetable section.

Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Fries are available in three delicious flavor profiles, including Classic Sea Salt, Rockin’ Ranch and Spicy Chipotle. Cut from real carrots and seasoned for bold flavor