The Eastern Produce Council held its John J. McAleavey Gala April 5. It was an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, music, dancing and fantastic company. Guests enjoyed a happy hour followed by a buffet, topped off with desserts. The night featured a hilarious comedy performance by Vince Autumn and concluded with a fireworks display over Jersey City.

Held at The Liberty House, the event was hailed as a tremendous success by EPC Executive Director Susan McAleavey Sarlund.

Topline Farms announced the appointment of Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer. Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy.

As early spring approaches, Nogales, AZ-based grower-shipper Divine Flavor is preparing for its key grape harvest in the regions of Jalisco and Sonora, Mexico.

Taylor Farms has acquired FarmWise's, an agricultural technology robotics company specializing in precision weeding and thinning solutions. This important strategic move reinforces Taylor Farms' commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices while continuing to deliver high-quality fresh foods to its customer partners.

Fresh Express will return to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association annual Convention and Trade Show, a premier event dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. As a pioneer in the retail packaged salad category, Fresh Express will highlight its fresh flavors from around the world, offering attendees the opportunity to sample its Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kit and the Thai ‘N’ Cashews Chopped Salad Kit. 

ShopRite has launched its latest integrated marketing campaign, 'We Are Here', spotlighting the family-operated businesses that form the heart of the brand and its deep-rooted ties to the communities stores serve.