Tom Murray dedicated his entire working life to the fresh produce industry, primarily with two well-known organizations: Roche Bros. Supermarkets Inc., a private retail chain that was founded in 1952 and serves the Boston metro area; and the New England Produce Council Inc., a non-profit trade association which was founded in 1995 and serves more than 500 members.

Mission Produce knows that the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show is a great time to connect with the entire industry, learn about industry developments and contribute to important conversations in the avocado and mango categories.

Upon opening its first greenhouse nearly 10 years ago in Massachusetts, Little Leaf Farms set out to provide its customers with the freshest, most flavorful product possible. That directive still exists today and continues to drive the company’s business forward.

EXP Group LLC is a multinational group of companies specializing in the production, importation and wholesale distribution of tropical fruits and vegetables from Central and South America to the U.S. and global market.

Hudson River Fruit Distributors, in partnership with Hennessy Foods and Taylor Farms, donated 40,000 pounds of fresh apples to families and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

In the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster, providing relief to those in need is of paramount importance. The donation, coordinated with Taylor Farms, will help deliver nutritious and fresh apples to areas hardest hit by the storm, offering essential support during these challenging times.

Sustainability is increasingly important across many industries and the floral sector is no exception. Responding to this shift, the American Floral Endowment has launched Sustainabloom, a program aimed at providing education and resources to support sustainable practices in the floral industry.