How Women’s Fresh Perspectives became a movement
When I first got involved with Women’s Fresh Perspectives, I saw it as something special but contained — an annual moment to step back from the day-to-day grind of produce and invest in ourselves as leaders. In our industry, that’s rare. Produce is fast. It’s perishable. It’s margin-driven. It’s operationally complex.
Floriexpo and Floral Marketing Fund announce strategic partnership
Floriexpo, the largest B2B floral show in North America, and the Floral Marketing Fund, a leading organization for floral industry consumer research and marketing efforts, are proud to announce a formal promotional partnership for the upcoming Floriexpo 2026, taking place May 27-29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
South Dakota retailer lays claim to World’s Largest Idaho Potato Display
MITCHELL, SD – This community in south-central South Dakota is known as the home of the World’s Only Corn Palace, a structure that pays homage to the town’s agricultural roots and the corn grown in the area. But on March 30, Mitchell became home to another agricultural landmark: the World’s Largest Idaho Potato Display.
Raley’s CEO departs, Mike Teel returns to role
The Raley’s Cos. announced the departure of President and CEO Keith Knopf and the appointment of owner and Chairman Mike Teel as CEO, a role he previously held prior to Knopf’s joining the company.Alongside his return as CEO, Teel has promoted two experienced leaders to support the organization through this transition. Tiffanie Burkhalter has been appointed president and chief financial officer, and Jen Warner has been appointed president and chief operations officer of The Raley’s Cos.
Sarah Diamond joins Bay Baby Produce
Bay Baby Produce has hired Sarah Diamond as the company's sales and logistics coordinator.Diamond joins Bay Baby Produce with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and project management, including seven years in the produce industry. She brings a strong foundation in customer relationship management, produce expertise and delivers consistent value in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
Vidalia Sweet continues to find success with Vidalia onions
Vidalia Sweet Produce is a trusted woman-owned farming company specializing in the production, shipping and sales of Vidalia sweet onions, as well as red and yellow onions. Operated by the leaders of Collins Family Farms with 44 years of experience, the company also handles watermelons and Vidalia sweet potatoes, though sweet onions account for 75 percent of total sales.
Sysco expands into new channel with $29 billion acquisition
Sysco and Jetro Restaurant Depot have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sysco will acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a transformative transaction that allows Sysco to enter the high-margin, growing and resilient Cash & Carry channel. Under the terms of the agreement, the total value of the deal is approximately $29.1 billion.
Mission Produce makes the most of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo has become one of the top avocado-consumption occasions of the year — second only to the Super Bowl — fueling strong demand at retail and in foodservice for Misson Produce, a year-round supplier of the “World’s Finest Avocados.”
FirstFruits strengthens Applewood Fresh team
FirstFruits is expanding its Michigan leadership team as the company continues building on the growth and opportunities created by its 2023 acquisition of Applewood Fresh. With recent expansions of growers and record crops, the supplier added a new general manager, Scott Morrison, and sales account manager, Mike Fuher, in the Michigan office. They will be joining recently promoted Senior Sales Account Manager Tristan Hauck.
When women leave the workforce, the gender gap widens for decades
A troubling labor trend emerged in 2025: women are leaving the workforce at an accelerating rate.