Gopuff launched a comprehensive and affordable fresh grocery assortment powered by Misfits Market. Combining Gopuff's instant delivery with great value driven by Misfits Market’s differentiated sourcing model, the partnership will deliver an extensive range of more than 300 items, including fresh fruit and vegetables, to customers’ doors in as fast as 15 minutes.

Oscar Guzman has been promoted to Progressive Produce's vice president of marketing and sales. Guzman, who joined Progressive Produce in 2017 as a sales manager, has continuously demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in elevating Progressive's marketing and sales strategies.

With Mexico grape officials estimating that exporters will send about 24 million cartons of table grapes to the U.S. market this spring and summer season, Carlos Bon of Divine Flavor expects to see a plethora of promotions as FOB prices should be reflective of the uptick in volume.

The Southeast Produce Council's STEP-UPP Retail class held its spring tour the second week in April, taking participants into the field and on plant tours to gain hands-on experience in how to partner with growers more effectively.

Produce directors work on ad programs two to three weeks in advance so get ready for the start of some great summer fruit within that time frame.

The early fruit is usually limited and priced higher, but supplies will steadily increase rapidly soon afterward. Being first on ad promotion will send a message to shoppers that your produce departments are readily stocked with new fresh summer fruit.

The best of the best in foodservice produce use have been named by the International Fresh Produce Association. Sponsored by FreshEdge, The Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards program pays special tribute to chefs and foodservice operations for their produce innovation, creativity and all-around excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts.

Winners gain global recognition and a trip to The Foodservice Conference from IFPA, July 25-26 in Monterey, CA.