FRSHst, an award-winning, innovative fresh and healthy dining experience from Fresh Del Monte, announced its expansion to Miami and Dallas with its new e-commerce launch where consumers can purchase its newest product offerings — the single origin arabica bean specialty coffee and lineup of cold pressed juices — directly sourced from sustainable farms. The two new offerings are now available for purchase on www.myfreshdelmonte.com.

The New England Produce Council Inc. has announced that Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides Inc., will speak about "a future without fear" at the NEPC Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo, scheduled to take place Sept. 29-30 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

“It is a little too early to tell, but at this point we know for sure the 2021 Hood River Cherry Company crop will not be overset,” said Brad Fowler of Hood River Cherry Co. “In fact, it looks exactly like last year’s crop, which produced about 6 tons per acre of large, high-quality fruit.” While the goal for most growers is 10 tons of fruit per acre, Hood River Cherry typically harvests about half that.

Upward Farms, a revolutionary aquaponics vertical farming company, announced the opening of its new headquarters.

The Southeast Produce Council awarded 53 SEPC Member Scholarships ($53,000) in 2021 thanks to the dedication of its members.

A common shopping day finds a customer standing in front of an empty strawberry display with a bewildered expression. The customer asked a nearby produce employee, “Are you bringing out more strawberries?” In a humbled voice, the worker replied, “Sorry, we are all out.”