Driscoll’s names new chief financial officer
Wadih J. Khayat has joined Driscoll’s as chief financial officer. Reporting to Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn, Khayat will oversee global finance, technology and strategy. He will work closely with regional and functional leaders to ensure disciplined capital deployment and the long-term success of the company’s global network of independent growers.
Ways produce can keep you energized during conference season
If you spend any time in the produce industry, you know that conference season can feel a little like living out of a carry-on. Flights before sunrise. Long days of meetings. Networking receptions that stretch late into the evening. Then you wake up the next morning and do it all again.
New Bloom Media collaborates with GlobalForum to launch ‘The Business Side of Flowers’ in Ecuador
New Bloom Media, in strategic collaboration with GlobalForum, announces Floral Forum: “The Business Side of Flowers,” taking place on April 15, in Quito, Ecuador.This marks the introduction of New Bloom Media’s The Bloom Show conversation format in Ecuador, bringing together industry perspectives through curated discussions focused on customer dynamics, collaboration and business strategy.A FORUM BUILT AROUND THE BUSINESS OF FLOWERS
ALDI upgrades its online shopping experience
ALDI U.S. launched a redesigned website in partnership with Instacart. The enhanced experience offers a more seamless, personalized way for customers to shop their favorite ALDI products online, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise commerce platform and fulfillment solutions. Instacart first began powering fulfillment for ALDI U.S. in 2019 and is now the retailer's exclusive fulfillment partner across their website and app.
Prime Time leadership recognized as Champions of Youth by the Boys & Girls Club
Prime Time’s Mike Way and Jeff Taylor, along with their wives, Ellen Way and Sandy Taylor, were recently recognized as the 2026 Champions of Youth by the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, honoring their continued commitment to community engagement and long-standing support of the organization. The recognition reflects not only their leadership, but also the broader impact Prime Time continues to make both within the industry and in its local community.
IFPA releases U.S. policy agenda to advance fresh produce and floral industry priorities
The International Fresh Produce Association released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a comprehensive framework for advancing the fresh produce and floral industry's priorities across six critical areas at a time of significant legislative and regulatory activity in Washington.
G&R Farms: Grown with passion, served with pride
For 80 years, long before “local,” “sustainable” and “traceable” became industry buzzwords, G&R Farms was quietly building something far more enduring: trust.
Smuggler in berry big trouble for $17M meth shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted suspected methamphetamine valued at more than $17 million concealed within a shipment manifested as blackberries. “Our CBP officers use all available tools and technology to thwart smuggling attempts at our international crossings,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “This massive interception of meth illustrates our commitment to keeping our communities safe.”
Market Minute: Warmer weather boosts melon demand
Recent trends indicate that over 50 percent of melon sales are influenced by advertising promotions. The U.S. retail market has seen an uptick in melon consumption, largely driven by consumers’ growing interest in fresh and nutritious produce. Melons have become a popular addition to healthy diets due to their nutritional benefits. Year-round availability has sustained consumer demand throughout all seasons.
Taylor Farms launches seed-oil-free line
In order to meet the growing consumer demand for seed-oil-free products Taylor Farms has launched Taylor Farms ZERO. These products do not contain seed oils, including soybean or canola. They are made with dressings, dips and ingredients that use alternative oils such as olive and avocado oil.