DUBLIN, IRELAND - Dole plc released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2025:

• Very strong performance for the second quarter, with growth across all Continuing Operations segments
• Revenue of $2.4 billion, an increase of 14.3% (an increase of 12.1% on a like-for-like basis)
• Net Income decreased to $18.0 million, primarily due to a loss in the Fresh Vegetables division
• Adjusted EBITDA3 of $137.1 million, an increase of 9.3% (an increase of 7.2% on a like-for-like basis)
• Adjusted Net Income increased 13.0% to $53.2 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS3 increased 12.2% to $0.55
• Post quarter-end, successfully completed the sale of the Fresh Vegetables division to Arable Capital Partners for approximately $140.0 million

Commenting on the results, Carl McCann, Executive Chairman, said in the recent release:

“We are very pleased to report a strong result for the second quarter of 2025. Group revenue increased 14.3% and Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.3% compared to the prior year, with good growth across all of our Continuing Operations.

Post-quarter end, we completed the sale of the Fresh Vegetables Division to Arable Capital Partners. The completion of this sale represents an important strategic milestone for the Group and will enable us to further concentrate our efforts and investments on our core business activities.

For the current financial year, although the macroeconomic environment remains complex, we are pleased to announce an upward revision of our guidance and are now targeting full-year Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $380.0 million to $390.0 million.”

See the full report here.

SEATTLE, WA - Amazon is taking another step into fresh grocery convenience, announcing that customers in more than 1,000 cities can now add produce, dairy, and other perishables to their same-day delivery orders. According to Seeking Alpha, the company plans to more than double that reach, servicing over 2,300 locations, by the end of 2025.

The Seattle-based retailer said the move integrates thousands of perishable items into its existing speed-optimized logistics network. Customers can bundle groceries with household goods, electronics, home improvement tools, and more in a single cart, delivered within hours.

Amazon noted strong adoption in early test markets like Phoenix, Orlando, and Kansas City.

Check back with ANUK as we continue to follow this expansion and its potential ripple effects across the grocery landscape.

ISSAQUAH, WA - Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $20.89 billion for the retail month of July, the four weeks ended August 3, 2025, an increase of 8.5 percent from $19.26 billion last year.

Net sales for the first 48 weeks were $248.35 billion, an increase of 8.1 percent from $229.81 billion last year.

Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded message. It can be accessed by visiting investor.costco.com. This message will be available through 4:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Costco currently operates 910 warehouses, including 626 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 110 in Canada, 41 in Mexico, 37 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 20 in Korea, 15 in Australia, 14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, two in France, two in Sweden, and one each in Iceland, and New Zealand. Costco also operates e-commerce sites in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.

See the full release here.

VALENCIA, CA - Sunkist Growers’ “Power with the Pink Orange™” campaign, created in partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), pairs Cara Cara oranges with a shared mission: to provide support and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer. Now entering its second year, the program continues to expand—connecting communities through awareness, education, and moments of meaningful impact.

As part of the continued collaboration, Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply (FGS) employees recently spent the day assembling 500 HOPE Kits—care packages created by NBCF to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical support to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Employees also had the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer’s impact through an informational session presented by NBCF team members, offering insight into the challenges loved ones and colleagues may face.

In the weeks leading up to the event, Sunkist and FGS employees were encouraged to submit photos of themselves holding honor signs dedicated to loved ones affected by any type of cancer. These images were compiled into a touching tribute video that further underscored the emotional importance of the initiative.

“Partnering with NBCF is an extension of who we are as a cooperative; each kit served as a tangible reminder that no one fights alone—a small but powerful gesture reflecting our shared commitment to supporting those impacted by breast cancer through connection, compassion, and care,” said Christian Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Sunkist Growers, in a recent press release. “It’s a reminder that collective action, even on a small scale, can have a real and lasting impact.”

Now in its second year, Sunkist’s partnership with NBCF continues to grow as the organization prepares for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This fall, the collaboration will once again be featured at the IFPA Global Show, alongside educational resources and digital storytelling efforts to promote early detection and support. We’re also looking forward to the return of our limited-edition pink ribbon packaging later in the fall, along with matching merchandising that brings the campaign to life.

“Seeing the way our teams care for each other and the communities we serve is deeply inspiring,” said Cassie Howard, Senior Director of Category Management and Marketing at Sunkist Growers. “Our Power with the Pink Orange™ program is evolving beyond retail activations—it’s becoming a platform for empathy, education, and impact.”

With citrus season just around the corner, this employee-led initiative marks the beginning of what’s to come. To follow along, visit sunkist.com/NBCF and follow @SunkistCitrus on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for updates.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Crowley’s latest Avance Class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on Tuesday, departing from Port Everglades, Florida, to serve Central America. The vessel’s commencement is a capstone on the company’s initiation of the four-vessel, Avance Class containership fleet.

With a capacity of 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), including 300 refrigerated containers, the ship is specifically designed and equipped to quickly and frequently deliver cargo, including apparel, fresh produce, food products, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, between the U.S and El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Torogoz, like the other Avance class vessels, is powered by lower-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG), advancing the company’s next era of faster, frequent ocean shipping that reduces impacts at sea and at port.

“Bringing Torogoz into service to complete the landmark introduction of our Avance Class fleet marks a major milestone in Crowley’s commitment to bringing efficient logistics solutions to customers in Central America and the Caribbean Basin,” said Vice President Claudia Kattan-Jordan, Crowley Logistics for Central America, Panama, and Mexico, in the recent release. “Because of Torogoz’s capacity for diverse dry and refrigerated goods, Crowley can provide faster, high-capability service with reliability that is unmatched in the trade.”

The Torogoz follows the operation of its sister ships: Tiscapa, Quetzal, and Copán. All four of the Avance Class ships are named to honor the cultural aspects of Central America, where Crowley has operated shipping and logistics services for more than 60 years.

Torogoz, also known as a turquoise-browed motmot, is the national bird of El Salvador. Revered by Mayan and other Mesoamerican civilizations, the bird has likely lived on the continent for thousands of years and has long held spiritual significance in the region.

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Freshquita Brands LLC. The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make prompt payment to 14 produce sellers in the amount of $271,497.27 from Nov. 2023 through Sept. 2024, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

Freshquita Brands LLC will have an opportunity to request a hearing. Should USDA find that the company committed repeated and flagrant violations, it would be barred from the produce industry as a licensee for three years, or two years with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond. Furthermore, its principals could not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee for two years, or one year with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond.

For more information, contact the Investigative Enforcement Branch at (202) 720-6873 or [email protected].