As wholesale market leaders, we have a responsibility to give back to our community
As wholesalers, we are in a unique position to be able to say, “We feed people.” We have an incredible duty to our customers and consumers to ensure they receive the freshest, highest-quality produce. In addition, we have a responsibility to give back to our community. Among New York City boroughs, the percentage of families […]
Onix Orange from AMFRESH scores innovation victory at Fruit Logistica
AMFRESH’s Onix Orange was named most innovated product of the year at the 2025 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, while Croptimus from Fermata took home top Technology honours for its ability to quickly detect diseases and pests in greenhouses. The two winners were chosen by public vote from visitors who cast their ballots during the […]
Veg Power’s Eat Them to Defeat Them Continues to Have a Positive Impact
Veg Power’s 2024 Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign, created in partnership with ITV, continues to have a much-needed, positive impact on children’s veg-eating habits. Now in its sixth year, the 2024 campaign reached 620,000 children from 2,375 primary and special schools. Over the last six years, through a combination of over £20m ($25 million) of advertising […]
South Africa stone fruit sector makes innovation, new technology top priorities
Leaders from the South African stone fruit industry say they are accelerating the adoption of new technologies and innovative growing practices to take production to the next level. The industry, led by Hortgro, is driving forward a wide range of research projects designed to make production more efficient, address the challenges of climate change, and […]
NY Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium explores imports coming into U.S.
The Global Trade Symposium kicked off the New York Produce Show and Conference in the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in December, with Cornell University professor Miguel Gomez addressing the global scope of the U.S. produce industry. “Keep in mind that if you think about food, about 85% of the food that we eat […]
Demand has never been higher for British berries, but growers are warning about gloomy future
Despite demand for berries rising to record levels over the past decade, British growers say they are concerned about whether they will be able to survive the economic challenges ahead. Soaring labour, production and energy costs – along with lower-than-expected returns from retailers – could put already stretched thin businesses in jeopardy. More than 8 […]
Sainsbury’s replaces plastic with bamboo and paper on avocado twin-pack
In a trial launched in 77 of its supermarkets, Sainsbury’s has removed plastic from its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging in favour of a new paper sack. The retailer say the move will spare more than 20.2 million pieces of plastic annually once it is fully rolled out. The new packaging will feature bamboo netting […]
Panelists tackle hot topics including retail trends and AI at New York Produce Show
During the New York Produce Show on December 11, industry leaders discussed key topics including retail trends and artificial intelligence. Maria Wieloch emphasized that rising food prices and customer expectations for sustainability are reshaping retail dynamics. Experts in AI highlighted its potential to enhance operational efficiency in retail settings, ultimately fostering a better shopping experience for consumers. […]
