With just over 1 buyer for every 3 attendees, the inaugural International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)'s Global Produce & Floral Show offered a critical opportunity to make connections and create new partnerships.

Jim Caltabiano is the new chief financial officer for Del Monte Foods, Inc.

After being a part of the Domex Superfresh Growers sales team for almost 30 years, Dan Harrington is set to retire at the end of 2022.

With convenience, freshness and health becoming ever more important to consumers, salad kits, which check all three boxes, continue to enjoy surging demand, with new products on the horizon all the time.

Ithaca Hummus has launched Ithaca Squeeze, on-the-go pouches of hummus for kids.

The collaboration has been so successful, Sabra and Fifth Season have added a third salad kit to the line.

Gonzales, Calif.-based Misionero showcased two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) inaugural Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando Oct. 27 – 29.

The California walnut industry is forging a new strategic direction that will address the maturing competitive global market and support a refreshed positioning for walnuts that will highlight their unmatched versatility. 

Healthy snack specialist Crispy Green has named Eric Shellenback chief operating officer.

Food tech company SAVRpak has begun working with Jüsto, the first online grocer in Mexico, to extend the shelf life of berries in plastic clamshell containers.