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IFPA selects 20 produce manager award recipients
The International Fresh Produce Association has named 20 recipients of the 2025 Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing dedication to fresh produce... continue reading »
Flexible packaging company names sales account manager
Flexible packaging company Parkside has named an experienced industry salespersons as its new sales account manager. David Henry worked in flexible... continue reading »
Merger combines Canada-based produce suppliers
North American Produce Buyers (NAPB) has merged with Fresh Advancements, Freshline Foods and Bamford Produce Co. (Bamford Group), a Canadian supplier ... continue reading »
Conagra Brands divesting line of shelf-stable products
Conagra Brands is divesting its line of Chef Boyardee shelf-stable products in an agreement with Hometown Food Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Pa... continue reading »
Mission Produce adds financial executive to board
Global avocado producer and distributor Mission Produce has appointed longtime food industry executive Michael Bryan Sims to its board of directors. ... continue reading »
Applications open for IFPA Leadership Program
Applications are now open for the IFPA Leadership Program, a year-long program which includes customized trips, hands-on training with industry expert... continue reading »
Merger creates new food packaging platform
MPE Partners has invested in the merged companies of Central Coated Products and Sun America, known as the Company, to establish a new high-performanc... continue reading »

Fresh Express rebrand includes redesigned packaging
Value-added salads maker Fresh Express has redesigned its packaging as part of a marketing refresh aimed at resonating with shoppers while emphasizing... continue reading »
IFPA to debut regional women in produce event next month
Building on the success of its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, the International Fresh Produce Association will debut a regional event... continue reading »

Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control acquires pair of companies
Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has acquired a thermal processing provider and a heat transfer equipment provider, both based in the Unit... continue reading »