Eagle Eye Produce is now shipping new crop Idaho-Eastern Oregon onions from its Ontario, OR, warehouse, formerly run by Baker & Murakami. 

This marks the company’s first season operating out of the Ontario facility, one of the largest fresh pack operations in the Treasure Valley, and a milestone that further establishes Eagle Eye as a powerhouse in the region.

Fruitist announced the appointment of Rich Sullivan as chief financial officer and the addition of Thomas Seifert and June Yang to its board of directors. These appointments bring world-class expertise in finance, governance and technology to Fruitist’s executive team and board of directors, at a time when the company continues to grow at a significant pace and expand distribution across the U.S. and globally.

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Good Seeds MENtor Program was held Thursday, Sept. 11, part of the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations 2025, here. Those gathered heard an inspiring presentation by Justin Forsett, an NFL Pro-Bowl athlete, visionary entrepreneur and servant leader.

During its first year participating in the Fair Trade certification program on its Mexico avocados, GLC Cerritos sold 2 million pounds to U.S. retailers, returning $38,000 to the farmworker committee for its use.

Blue Diamond Almonds is launching into the future with a new logo and brand persona aiming evoke energy and excitement — and to capture the attention of more consumers seeking healthier options in their diet. This new visual identity features a refreshed logo, streamlined color palette and updated brand elements that highlight almonds as the champion superfood.

The Southeast Produce Council unveiled its fifth annual What’s New? consumer research during a packed educational session at Southern Innovations. The session featured an interactive format, with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presenting the findings in segments, followed by lively table discussions among attendees. Retailers, grower-shippers and other industry leaders explored the results together, sharing insights and perspectives for a full 360-degree view of what’s next for fresh produce.