MONTEREY, CA - The event will take place at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, from July 14–16, 2026, with registration available via the provided link. Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has released new details ahead of its 2026 event, highlighting a limited-time Earth Day promotion, special programming, and expanded on-site experiences.

Grow with Us this Month to Celebrate Earth Day – Limited Time Discount

In celebration of Earth day, we are offering 10% off general attendee registration. Enter the code EARTHFIRST10 during registration to redeem. Offer ends April 30, 11:59 PM ET.

Special Events

• Seed to Service Donation Event: In partnership with Brighter Bites and sponsored by F&S Fresh Foods, OPS invites attendees to pack fresh, organic produce donated by our exhibitors into boxes that will be distributed to local families in need.
• 2026 Innovations Showcase: Sponsored by CMI Orchards, exhibitors can purchase a spot to showcase their top products outside the trade show floor, and all proceeds go to Rancho Celio, a nonprofit focused on vocational training and education. Last year, we raised over $12,000!
• Organic Wine Tasting in Carmel: Hosted in partnership with CCOF, this registration add-on allows attendees to enjoy a curated selection of organic wines while supporting the CCOF Foundation’s mission to advance organic agriculture.

Level 2 Activations

We’re turning the Steinbeck Lobby and Ballroom on Level 2 of the Monterey Conference Center into a hub of energy, creativity, and hands-on experiences designed to bring the produce community together in unexpected ways.

Attendees can jump into a lineup of fun activations happening throughout the day. Stay tuned for more details on:

• Chef demos featuring Chef Crystal Birkemeier
  • Sponsored by Bayer CropScience and California Table Grape Commission
• Dog demos featuring a dog team with the California Department of Food and Agriculture
• Headshot station to refresh your professional profile
• Live art installation inspired by produce and agriculture
  • Sponsored by Wholesum Family Farms
• Custom hat bar by Brand Makers
  • Sponsored by Homegrown Organic Farms
• Videos

Get a glimpse of the vibrant atmosphere of OPS through these videos and join us onsite this July to feel the magic firsthand.

• What Keeps Buyers Coming Back to OPS: Interview with the buyers Misfit Markets and Military Produce Group
• Hear From Past Exhibitors: The Future of Organic Growth: Interview with the exhibitor Equifruit
• 10 Year Anniversary: Celebration of OPS's 10th anniversary

Current Buyers List

Albertsons Companies; AlchePharma Naturals; Amazon Grocery; Berkeley Bowl Marketplace; Big Square; Boise Co-Op; Costco Wholesale; Crest Fresh Market; Farm Fresh to You; Farm to People; Frazier Farms; Gelson's; Good Eggs; Grocery Outlet; Gus's Community Market; H Mart; Haggen; Harps Food Stores; Harris Teeter; Healthy Living; H-E-B; Hollywood Markets; Hungryroot, Inc.; Jimbo's; Jon's Marketplace; Kauai Living Foods LLC; Kroger; Meijer; Military Produce Group; Misfits Market; MOMs Organic Market; Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage; Nature's Green Grocer; Nature's Wonders; New Leaf Market/Lazy Acres Markets; New Seasons Market; North State Grocery; Nugget Market; Raley's Companies; Roth's Fresh Markets; Safeway; Sam’s Club; Seward Community Co-op; Smith Brothers Farms; Sprouts; Star Market; Stop & Shop; Straub's Markets; Sunset Foods; The Fresh Market Inc.; The Giant Company; The Save Mart Companies; The Turnip Truck; Topco Associates LLC; Trader Joe's; Walmart; Whole Foods Market; Woodlands Market.

KINGSVILLE, ON - Del Fresco Pure® is proud to mark a major milestone at the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Trade Show—celebrating 70 years of greenhouse growing excellence. This year’s presence blends heritage, innovation, and culture under the theme: Welcome to Nonna’s House.

At booth #1631, attendees are invited to step into a warm, nostalgic Italian kitchen experience inspired by Nonna’s welcoming home, where the table is always set, the kitchen is always full of life, and every guest is treated like family. The space honours the company’s roots while showcasing the future of fresh produce, bringing together tradition, comfort, and innovation under one roof.

Innovation Meets Sustainability

As part of its continued commitment to sustainable packaging solutions, Del Fresco Pure® will unveil its new sustainable top seal for The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, designed to significantly reduce plastic use while maintaining the freshness, protection, and premium shelf appeal consumers expect. The updated design supports improved recyclability and reflects the company’s ongoing focus on reducing environmental impact across its packaging portfolio, without compromising quality or product integrity from greenhouse to shelf.

The company is also launching its King Pack, 3-pack Organic English Seedless Cucumbers, a larger-format offering designed for the way people snack, share, and entertain today. Built for high-consumption households, the King Pack brings together value, convenience, and versatility in one simple grab-and-go format—perfect for everything from the Logan inspired cucumber salads to family platters and hosting moments – because sometimes one cucumber isn’t enough – you need three. It also reflects a smarter approach to packaging efficiency, helping reduce overall waste through optimized sizing and a better product-to-package ratio, without compromising on freshness or greenhouse-grown quality. In short, it’s more cucumbers, less hassle, and an easier way to keep fresh eating front and centre.

“Both of these innovations reflect who we are as growers—always looking forward, but never losing sight of quality, sustainability, and care for the end consumer,” said Ray Mastronardi, President, Del Fresco Pure®, in the recent release. “Every decision we make in packaging and product development starts in the greenhouse and ends at the kitchen table.”

Celebrating Culture, Community & a Viral Movement

Building on the cultural impact of fresh, simple ingredients and the global excitement sparked by the cucumber salad trend, Del Fresco Pure®—together with brand ambassador Logan Moffitt—is proud to officially announce the launch of National Cucumber Salad Day, taking place annually on July 8.

Inspired by the viral movement led by Logan himself, the day celebrates the creativity, simplicity, and cultural moment that turned the humble cucumber salad into a social media phenomenon. The inaugural celebration honours the anniversary of the original post that ignited the craze, cementing cucumbers as a staple of modern, accessible, and endlessly customizable eating. “I’ve always been a HUGE fan of produce, and cucumbers. Seeing so many people online getting excited about eating cucumbers just like I am made me so happy. I think cucumbers are one of the most versatile vegetables which is what makes it so perfect for any variation of cucumber salad!” Said Logan Moffitt.

To bring the movement to life at CPMA 2026, Logan Moffitt will appear at the booth on Day 1, April 29, connecting with attendees, sharing his signature cucumber creations, and celebrating the community that helped turn a simple idea into a global food moment.

“National Cucumber Salad Day is a perfect example of how food can bring people together in unexpected and meaningful ways,” said Jamie D'Alimonte. “What started as a simple, creative idea has become a cultural moment—and we’re proud to help celebrate and grow that movement alongside Logan and our retail partners.”

A True Family Affair

In keeping with the Welcome to Nonna’s House theme, Day 2 – April 30 will lean fully into the heart of family, tradition, and the kind of hospitality that feels like walking into Nonna’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon.

Special appearances from beloved personalities will bring that spirit to life on the show floor, including:

• The Young Nonno – Anthony Zanfini
• That Nonna Life – Ariane Laezza

Together, they will create an authentic, story-driven experience that blends humour, nostalgia, and real-life family moments. From shared recipes and generational food traditions to light-hearted storytelling and cultural pride, guests will be welcomed into an atmosphere that feels less like a trade show booth and more like a lively family gathering.

It’s a celebration of where food begins—at home, around the table—and the people who keep those traditions alive.

“CPMA has always been about connection—but this year, it truly feels like we’re inviting people into our home,” said Sonia Klinger, Del Fresco Pure®. “Nonna’s House is more than a theme; it’s a feeling of warmth, family, and sharing that we’re proud to bring to life on the show floor.”

A Taste of Nonna’s Kitchen

Visitors can enjoy a curated menu that celebrates fresh, greenhouse grown ingredients with a creative twist, including:

• Iconic Windsor-style pizza - ‘shredded pep’ straight from the kitchen of Pizzeremo in the 519
• Fresh cucumber salads inspired by Logan’s viral recipes - obviously - paired with a refreshing custom cucumber soda in his honour made by Windsor local soda maker – Soda Pop Bros.
• A custom hot sauce collaboration with legendary Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid, adding bold flavour and a local cultural connection

“Reaching 70 years is an incredible milestone for our family and our team,” said Carl Mastronardi, President at Del Fresco Pure®. “At CPMA 2026, we’re not just showcasing products—we’re inviting people into our story. Nonna’s House represents where we came from, and the innovation we’re sharing reflects where we’re going.”

NEW ZEALAND - Zespri has launched a refreshed global brand platform, Grown for Good, reinforcing its commitment to natural nutrition and creating value across the kiwifruit industry - for consumers, customers, growers, and its people.

At a time when many people are overfed yet undernourished, Grown for Good sharpens Zespri’s focus on helping close everyday nutrition gaps with great-tasting, nutrient-dense kiwifruit, backed by science and delivered through strong partnerships from orchard to store.

Building on the success of Zespri’s previous platform, Make Your Healthy Irresistible, Grown for Good reflects Zespri’s purpose in action - going beyond advertising to champion nutrition in-market, support customers and shoppers with clearer nutrition leadership, enable growers to continue lifting quality and sustainability, and unite teams behind long-term, purposeful growth.

Zespri Chief Marketing Officer Kok Hwee Ng says in the recent release that the strength of the Zespri brand gives it both a platform and a responsibility to lead with purpose.

“Our previous platform has served Zespri well, with consumers around the world choosing us for great taste, quality, and nutrition. In 2025 our fruit reached a record 116 million consumer households, and Zespri was also the number one fruit brand in its core 15 markets for the second year in a row.

“As part of our 2035 strategy and ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand, now is the right time to refresh how we show up. Consumer expectations are changing, and competition is intensifying across an increasingly cluttered fruit category.

“Grown for Good is our opportunity to lift the bar - to place nutrition at the center of everything Zespri grows, markets and stands for, marking a significant moment in our evolution.”

A world that is overfed, yet undernourished

Modern living has created a paradox where many people are overfed, yet undernourished. This is known as ‘hidden hunger’ and is a growing threat to global public health, and exists in both developing and developed markets.

Kok Hwee Ng says, “Hidden hunger is widening the gap between what we eat and what our bodies need. It is an issue that affects more people than they know, and we want to guide consumers to better nutrition that is actionable every day.

“To truly become an iconic brand delivering long-term societal impact through natural nutrition, our actions must go beyond campaigns. We’re committed to building broader awareness of hidden hunger, and empowering consumers with simple, actionable ways to make more nourishing choices.”

This includes scaling up nutrition literacy efforts and leading with science-backed communications and innovation, such as Zespri’s EU Commission-approved Green kiwifruit health claim. Alongside this, Zespri will continue to engage shoppers with clear nutrition and health messages, while never losing sight of the fundamentals, delivering a great-tasting, high-quality product experience.

“And it’s grounded in how we grow - from intentional growing practices and science-backed health benefits of our kiwifruit, to an enduring commitment shared by Zespri, our growers and our industry partners.”

Market rollout

Grown for Good will launch across Zespri’s core markets globally with the 2026 New Zealand kiwifruit season.

Join the movement

Zespri is inviting the world to join #GrownForGood because food should not just fill us, but nourish us, one kiwifruit at a time.

MONTRÉAL - METRO INC. announced its results for the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 ended March 14, 2026.

2026 Second Quarter Highlights

• Sales of $5,113.0 million, up 4.1%
• Food same-store sales up 1.8%
• Pharmacy same-store sales up 5.1%
• Net earnings of $246.6 million, up 12.1% and adjusted net earnings of $236.5 million, up 4.4%
• Fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.16, up 17.2% and adjusted fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.11, up 8.8%
• Returned $222.5 million to shareholders through share repurchases
• Opened or converted three stores in the quarter

President's Message

"We delivered solid second quarter results, driven by strong revenue growth and disciplined expense control, as our teams continue to offer the best possible value to customers across all our banners. We are very pleased with the expansion of our discount store network, which continues to fuel food sales growth, as well as with the sustained sales momentum in our pharmacy business. We are disappointed with the strike at our produce distribution center in Laval; our contingency plan is in place, and our Quebec stores are now generally well stocked. We look forward to a resolution that considers the needs of our employees and customers while ensuring the long-term competitiveness of our company,", declared Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer, in the recent release

Operating Results

Sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 ended on March 14, 2026 were $5,113.0 million, up 4.1% versus the second quarter of the prior year which ended on March 15, 2025. Sales were positively impacted by new store openings, same-store sales growth, as well as the transfer of one significant pre-Christmas shopping day to the second quarter this year.

Food same-store sales were up 1.8% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 (2025 — 5.3%) and up 1.5% when adjusting for the Christmas shift. Online food sales were up 19.8% versus last year (2025 — 26.2%). Our food basket inflation was in line with the reported CPI of 4.3% for food purchased from stores.

See the full release here.