ST PETE BEACH, FL – The National Watermelon Association capped off its 111th annual convention Feb. 21 with an awards banquet, here, where the 2026 National Watermelon Queen was crowned and a new slate of officers was installed, including the naming of just the second female president in the association’s storied history.

The evening began with a cocktail reception followed by the awards banquet, where Jordan Carter of Leger & Son was named president of the association. Also installed was Lee Wroten of Global Produce Sales as vice president, with past president Bob Gibson of Gibson Produce

Under a “Dress to Impress” theme and overlooking Newport Harbor, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s 2026 Dinner Dance brought the West Coast produce and floral community together on Feb. 21 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, CA. A signature FPFC tradition, the annual evening blended elegance, camaraderie and industry pride, as leaders, colleagues and friends gathered to celebrate another year of connection and shared purpose across the supply chain.

While in Berlin, the International Fresh Produce Association convened global leaders from across the fresh produce and floral supply chain during Fruit Logistica, including IFPA’s Executive Leadership Summit, which was held in conjunction with the event.

Throughout the week, IFPA welcomed members and attendees to its booth, creating a hub to connect the industry with its regional teams and subject matter experts in policy, supply chain, sustainability, food safety and market insights.

As part of its Berlin programming, the Executive Leadership Summit brought senior executives together for

TUCSON, AZ — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas saw a record turnout for its 2026 SWIPE, drawing more than 800 attendees to the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, here. Following a morning full of engaging educational sessions, the doors opened for the trade show, where attendees had the opportunity to peruse the offerings from the 67 exhibitors.

TUCSON, AZ — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas kicked off its second annual SWIPE convention Jan. 22 with a festive opening reception at the JW Marriott Star Pass Resort, here. Formerly held in November, this marked the first year that FPAA held SWIPE in January.

NEW YORK – Following a successful New York Produce Show, JOH invited its clients and partners to celebrate the holiday season at The Perfect Pour in midtown Manhattan, where attendees had the opportunity to mingle and network while enjoying food and drinks in a festive setting.