Melissa's Waterloupe delivers new experience in fast-growing melon category
With the outward appearance of cantaloupe and the texture of watermelon, Waterloupe is a standout in Melissa's extensive lineup of high-quality, seasonal specialty melons, offering an exciting new way to experience the pleasures of a perfect, juicy melon.“I’ve tasted all the melons,” said Kenny Kataoka, key accounts manager at Melissa’s Produce, “and this is one of the most unique melons on the market.”
Zespri generates excitement with consumer campaign
Zespri elevates its kiwifruit as a nutrient-dense, everyday essential with a Jam-Packed with Vitamins & Minerals campaign focused on growing consumer demand for health and better-for-you choices. The campaign brings Zespri’s global Grown for Good platform to life in-market, championing real nutrition and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to natural, whole-food nutrition.
Setton earns Good Housekeeping Snack Award
Setton Farms' Dark Chocolate Pistachios with Sea Salt have been named Best Sweet Pistachios in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards.
Frieda's Branded Produce wins 2026 Good Housekeeping Snack Awards in two categories
Frieda's Branded Produce, the No. 1 specialty produce brand in the U.S., announced that Good Housekeeping named two of its products in its 2026 Snack Awards. Frieda's Hulas Ready-to-Drink Coconuts won Best Ready-to-Drink Coconut, and Frieda's Quick Fires Shishito Peppers Sesame Soy Side Dish Kit won Best Shishito Peppers, both within the produce category.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Lettuce eases, melon squeeze
Lettuce markets are finally starting to loosen up after several weeks of elevated pricing and limited availability. Green leaf has already worked its way back toward normal, while romaine, romaine hearts and iceberg should continue easing over the next two weeks as California production improves. Quality is improving, but lighter weights, mildew, fringe burn and internal burn are still being reported. Better yields are bringing more product to market and creating some much-needed relief.
Dole’s award-winning Colada Royale pineapple success fuels new community center in Honduras
Dole Food Co. announced the new Foundation for the Development of the Montecristo Pineapple Sector Community Center in El Porvenir, Honduras, near La Ceiba, marking a major milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to reinvesting in the communities where its fruit is grown. The June 16 event celebrated the ceremonial start of construction for the multi-purpose center funded through proceeds from the commercial success of the company’s award-winning DOLE Colada Royale Pineapple.
Index Fresh brings new organic avocado innovations to OPS 2026
Index Fresh will spotlight a trio of on-trend organic avocado offerings as it returns to the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, this July. Buyers are invited to visit Index Fresh at Booth No. 909 to experience the company's latest innovations in organic convenience and sustainable packaging.
PhilaPort ranked nation's most productive container port for third consecutive year
PhilaPort has again been named the most productive container port in the United States, according to the 2025 Container Port Productivity Index, published by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s. Widely recognized as the premier global benchmark for container port efficiency, the index evaluates ports based on operational performance metrics that measure how effectively cargo moves through terminals.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with even more affordable Fourth of July deals from Natural Grocers
As Americans prepare to celebrate 250 years of independence, Natural Grocers is helping customers gather, grill and save with its Even More Affordable Fourth of July Deals. From June 26 through July 3, {N}power members can enjoy savings of up to 43 percent on picnic-ready favorites. To help inspire holiday menus, Natural Grocers is also featuring a collection of festive, kitchen-tested recipes, from crowd-pleasing appetizers and sides to refreshing summer beverages.
Wellness the way nature intended: why organic needs a new conversation
When shoppers reach for organic greens, they know they’re making a healthy choice. Church Brothers Farms is betting that knowing why it’s healthy is the next frontier, and they’re launching a new line at this year’s Organic Produce Summit to prove it.