Verdant Technologies and Indianapolis Fruit Partner to Deliver Fresher, Longer-Lasting Broccoli with HarvestHold Fresh

February 25, 2025 Verdant Technologies

Verdant™ Technologies and Indianapolis Fruit, a leader in food service and retail wholesale distribution, have partnered to elevate the broccoli experience with Verdant’s innovative HarvestHold Fresh® technology. By working alongside premier growers Ippolito International and Dole Fresh Vegetables, this collaboration enhances shelf life and freshness, delivering a consistently high-quality product that benefits the entire supply chain—from grower to consumer.

Giumarra Elevates DulceVida Nectarine Program with Unique PLU Codes

February 25, 2025 Giumarra

In advance of the 2025 California stone fruit season, the Giumarra Companies announces the introduction of unique PLU codes for its exclusive DulceVida® branded nectarine program. The new PLU codes will allow retailers to simplify inventory management and differentiate premium DulceVida nectarines at checkout.

Eastern Produce Council Selects 2025 Leadership Class

February 25, 2025 Eastern Produce Council

“Our dual-medium learning environment provides occasions for participants to grow and gain valuable knowledge from experiences both in the field and in the classroom,” says Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC Executive Director.

ASC Takes Center Stage in Boston Seafood Scene at James Beard Foundation’s Taste America

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) made a bold entrance into one of America’s most distinguished seafood cities this month, elevating responsibly farmed seafood at James Beard Foundation’s (JBF) national Taste America event in Boston. 

Alaskan Leader Seafoods Delivers on Miso Black Cod Craze Nationwide

February 24, 2025 Alaskan Leader Seafoods

Alaskan Leader Seafoods today announces its premium Miso Black Cod products are available for retail, grocery, and foodservice operators nationwide and now offered at Sprouts Farmers Market, Costco and Pacific Catch. This comes as Google Trends shows a 50% surge in Miso Black Cod recipe searches since 2023, and as Lent, a key seafood consumption period, begins on March 5th.