San Francisco-based GrubMarket has named Jim Hohman, former East Coast sales manager, as the new general manager and interim West Coast sales manager for Sierra Produce. Based in Orange, California, Sierra Produce is a provider of fresh fruits sourced nationally and globally and has additional offices in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and Buin, Chile. It is known as one of the largest […]
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Pacific Trellis Fruit Donates $39K To Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit presented a check for $39,000 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Since 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star, fallen first responders and veterans’ families. It also builds custom smart homes for injured veterans and first responders. Pacific Trellis […]
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods Names Bassetti As President
Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced Mark Bassetti, former COO and SVP, as the subsidiary’s new president. “Mark brings 31 years of experience to the role and is incredibly qualified, with both industry knowledge and the leadership traits necessary to lead Duda Farm Fresh Foods successfully,” said Barton Weeks, COO. “Because of the unique demands of […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Participate In Citrus Promotion
Consumers can purchase Rubicon Bakers’ Vegan Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes at more than 380 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts Farmers Market is the latest retailer to feature this collaboration between Washington red raspberry farmers and Rubicon Bakers. The cupcakes will be available for a limited time as part of Sprouts’ seasonal citrus event […]
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Kapi Kapi Growers Hires Business Development Manager
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers, a producer of pineapples and bananas, has hired Wendy O’Brien to help further the company’s U.S. and North American business expansion. O’Brien has more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce sales and marketing. In addition to garnering new business with retail, foodservice, wholesale and processing contacts, she will also work […]
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Green Life Farms Expands Distribution To 280 Publix Locations
Lake Worth, Florida-based Green Life Farms has expanded distribution to more than 280 Publix stores in the Tampa and Fort Myers area. Green Life Farms serves 270 Publix locations in South Florida. With 13 farms planned in the Southeast U.S., the company will continue to expand its sales territory with a variety of retailers as it grows. […]
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G&R Farms Invests In Packing Line With Upgraded Equipment
Glennville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has installed a new grading and packing line. The project has been in the works for eight years and is expected to be in full operation in March. The new grading equipment is more precise, maximizing packing efficiency and product quality almost 80 percent faster. It optimizes accuracy in sizing and provides processing, […]
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Calavo Growers Announces New ESG Strategy, Commitments
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced its new sustainability strategy and 2030 goals. The company’s strategy is designed to focus its efforts on the environmental, social and governance issues that matter most, such as climate action, social responsibility, sustainable agriculture and sound governance. “ESG is a top priority for our customers, employees and our investors,” said […]