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The Texas International Produce Association is expanding their career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education. EDGE is the next step of the original Aggies for Fresh program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh produce industry.

With Ramadan right around the corner, Natural Delights is offering its two-, five- and 11-pound window boxes to meet the need during the brand’s highest sales period of the year. With a start date of March 22 this year, Muslim shoppers will be looking for Natural Delights products in early March to prepare for the holiday.

It was in December of 2002 that the late Francisco (Pancho) Obregon opened IPR Fresh in Nogales, AZ, with the idea of brokering a few fresh produce items and bringing them into the U.S. market. “Our first product was the bell pepper,” said Jose Luis Obregon, son of the founder and the current president. “We’ve been growing ever since. We’ve had a good track record of delivering high-quality bell peppers and we’ve built strong relationships with trusted growers in Mexico that are focu...

Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium. The event was the third summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of underrepresented groups to provide these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits are part of Hy-Vee’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its supplier base and product offerings, as well as supporting minority communities acro...

Dave Daniel has been named the general manager for Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.’s U.S. and Canada business. Previously, he was the blueberry breeding and nursery company’s U.S. operations manager.

In the spirit of Carnival season, Winn-Dixie is honoring its long-standing heritage in the Louisiana community by celebrating traditions locals know and love. With nearly 67 years of experience serving the state’s diverse communities, Winn-Dixie is committed to commemorating Louisiana’s rich history and time-honored traditions with delicious food, local celebrations and of course by taking part in the biggest celebration of the year, Mardi Gras.

The Ugly Co., a farmer-led producer of upcycled dried fruit snacks, completed a $9 million Series A round of funding. The Ugly Co. will use the funds to expand its processing capacity to meet surging demand while accelerating expansion nationwide.

With sustainability as one of its strategic commitments, the International Fresh Produce Association was pleased that IFPA Director of Sustainability Tamara Muruetagoiena has been asked to serve as chair of ​T​he Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative’s Environmental Working Group​.

Delta Fresh Sales, based in Nogales, AZ, has carved out a solid reputation as a leading distributor of tomatoes and other Mexican produce items, but this year it is adding a blueberry deal that will further diversify its line of products. Pedro Balderrama, who is in sales at Delta Fresh, said the decision to add a blueberry program was the result of company officials identifying a good opportunity with an excellent grower in Mexico.

When you bring talented and passionate people together, good things tend to happen. So it is with Cultivate Create LLC, a brand new creative ag agency founded by Angela Hernandez, Michele Visser, Jane Olvera Majors and Brianne Adams.