Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and... peacherines? In the early 1900s, J. W. Philippi, a horticulturist, combined a peach with a nectarine, and presto — he developed peacherines, a stone fruit with an old-fashioned flavor and a pinch of citrus taste.

Though Mission Produce is one of the leading exporters of avocados from Peru, this year it will rely on several points of supply to fill demand for avocados during the summer months.

Elephant House Public Relations celebrates its third anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone filled with impactful achievements and a promising future. Since its inception, the PR agency has cemented its place as a powerhouse in the fresh produce industry, known for its strategic and creative solutions.

Nature Fresh Farms was awarded numerous accolades from the 17th annual greenhouse competition, showcasing its exceptional achievements in the field of greenhouse farming. This year, Nature Fresh Farms was recognized for its attention to quality, flavor and the overall consumer experience taking home three Chef’s Choice Awards and numerous first, second and third place awards, demonstrating excellence and innovation in the pepper, cucumber, tomato and berry categories.

United Natural Foods Inc. unveiled a selection of new, innovative products and solutions designed to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming winter holiday selling season.

Nearly 1,400 customers visited more than 850 exhibitors at the company's Winter & Holiday Selling Show at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, CT. The two-day event featured UNFI’s full breadth of fresh, natural, organic and conventional products as well as its complement of retail services, technology, insights and solutions.

Catania Worldwide is continuing to grow.

“We are consistently expanding our reach and product line,” said Mario Masellis, vice president of sales and marketing for the company. “We are always looking to improve ourselves — reaching new customers, expanding product lines and continuing to strive for vertical integration. It has been an exciting new era for growth at Catania Worldwide.”

Over the past year, the company has seen a great deal of challenges due to El Niño, climate change and economic factors, things that have kept the entire produce industry on its toes.