Hass Avocado Board Launches 2025 Online Nominations, Invites Industry Leaders to Shape the Future of Avocado Success

Between now and April 1, 2025, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others at HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations for one of six (6) three-year terms opening on the Board this November— four (4) open seats for producers and two (2) open seats for importers. 

Walmart Canada Announces Landmark $6.5 Billion Investment in its Store and Supply Chain Footprint

February 13, 2025 Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

Walmart Canada is excited to announce a landmark $6.5 billion investment over the next five years as the company plans to further accelerate growth in Canada.

C.H. Robinson Enhances Supply Chain Solutions for Shippers Navigating Heightened Peak Floral Season

February 13, 2025 C.H. Robinson

Nearly 70% of florals annually move during the three-month period from Valentine’s Day to Mother’s Day, a surge posing challenges for shippers due to the globally sourced, perishable nature of the product and limited temperature-controlled transportation and storage.

Sakata Seed America, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition

February 2, 2025 Sakata Seed America, Inc.

After more than fifteen years of dedicated service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sakata Seed America, Inc, Dave Armstrong will step into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance for the business. Eduardo (Ed) Flores will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, taking over operational responsibility and leading Sakata Seed America into its next phase of growth.

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Congratulates Sean Duffy as the New U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA: ” We look forward to working with Secretary Duffy to strengthen America’s transportation infrastructure and workforce to support the safe and seamless movement of ingredients that make meals away from home possible.”