Hundreds throughout the full retail supply chain convened for tailored networking and essential consumer insights, April 30-May 1 in Dallas at IFPA’s The Retail Conference. In just its fourth year, the produce conference continues to attract key industry retailers, suppliers and solutions providers to connect, do business and learn. 

FreshPortal Software, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for florists, wholesalers and distributors, has partnered with Service First Processing, a premier payment automation company. This collaboration delivers a fully integrated platform that streamlines operations, enhances financial processes, supports business growth and better customer experience.

Ocean Mist Farms is wrapping up a successful spring artichoke season as the company transitions into its Northern California summer season.

Consumers’ desire for healthy eating may be responsible for much of the increased purchasing patterns of fresh fruit and vegetables over the past 30 years. Now, organic can be included as a driver of fresh fruit and vegetable sales.

Ever since the mass hysteria over the Alar apple scare in 1989, organically grown produce sales have increased each year. It has been one of the fastest-growing categories in the supermarkets from the start.

The City of Brotherly Love is not just known for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture; it’s also a major hub for fresh produce, boasting what is reportedly the world’s largest fully enclosed, fully refrigerated wholesale produce terminal.

Gold Bell co-founders Joanne Cipriano Dolan and Maria Cipriano Maggio are stepping down after 45 years of leadership and innovation. Their vision and commitment to providing top-quality service and products to customers was instrumental in shaping the company into the successful organization it is today. The company remains family- and women-owned as Dolan and Maggio continue as owners and principals.