January and February are noted as the slowest retail food sales months following the year-end holidays. One good thing about the food business is that consumers have to eat.

Villita Avocados Inc., a Pharr, TX-based distributor of avocados, will make history in the produce industry when it begins fulfilling orders utilizing specially made produce bags that are 100 percent plastic-free and compostable.

When looking for desserts, experimenting with color is the best way to explore options! Fruit is a great way to incorporate a color of the rainbow as well as add sweetness to a post-meal treat! Colorful desserts will not only appeal to the eye but also provide diverse flavors and textures when incorporating natural sweetness.

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance announced its new officers and members of its board of directors for 2024.

The new year has brought increased input and transportation expenses to produce suppliers and buyers. Obviously, this puts pressure on winter produce markets that rely on supply from growers in places like Chile and Peru for high-value commodities such as blueberries, grapes, citrus and mangos.