The International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference took place June, 10-12, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, a departure from its traditional September meeting date. Prior to the important business that took place, attendees gathered and socialized for cocktail hour on Monday, June 10.

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, and Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, opened this year’s Washington Conference, which was switched from its traditional September meeting date to June 10-12, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

Though growing conditions have led to a smaller Peruvian avocado crop this year, McDaniel Fruit Co. is expecting to have supplies very similar to its 2023 volume for the U.S. market.

Taylor Farms has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Mindful Awards’ Overall Food Product of the Year for its Mini Chopped Salad Kits. The Mindful Awards highlight conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer-packaged goods.

Superfresh Growers announced another fruitful blueberry season with Norris Farms. Nestled in the picturesque Umpqua Valley of southwestern Oregon, Norris Farms harvests around 1,000 acres of exceptional blueberries and kiwi berries. This season promises to deliver the finest quality that its customers expect in both conventional and organic blueberries.

When it comes to sustainability, progress can sometimes take two steps forward, one step back. There are many reasons for this – and many competing views. However, there is widespread agreement that the important work the industry is doing must not only continue but also accelerate.