Posted inProduce News, Southeast

SEPC Announces Next Generation Leadership Academy

The Southeast Produce Council is expanding its education portfolio with a program designed for up-and-coming leaders.  The year-long leadership development program will provide participants an approach to conscious leadership ideals and methodologies. Participants will develop leadership skills and prepare to navigate industry challenges with a growth mindset. The academy will feature quarterly modules that will […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Side Delights To Showcase New Potato Packaging At IFPA’s Show

Newport Beach, California-based Side Delights will showcase its package refresh Oct. 27-29 at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. Fresh Solutions Network, the exclusive farmers and suppliers of the Side Delights brand of fresh potatoes and onions, invites retailers who want to see the new packaging line in person to join the company […]

Posted inProduce News, Midwest

Produce Alliance Announces Partnership With Copia

Chicago-based Produce Alliance has announced its partnership with Copia, a technology solution connecting surplus food to nonprofits in need. This partnership enables Produce Alliance to donate pallets of fresh produce and prepared food to community members in need. Food is the single largest component taking up space inside U.S. landfills, making up 24 percent of […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Survey Reveals Price Volatility Is Biggest Produce Growth Hurdle

Los Angeles-based ProducePay has released findings from a national survey that examined the day-to-day challenges of U.S. produce growers and buyers. Survey findings highlight the immediate needs around improving efficiency and profitability in the produce supply chain, particularly as the industry contends with record inflation, rising production costs, supply chain disruptions and extreme weather events. These […]

Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast

AppHarvest Appoints Martin To Board Of Directors

Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed controlled environment agriculture executive Tony Martin as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Martin served as CFO for about 12 years at Windset Farms, one of the largest CEA producers and marketers of indoor-grown crops in North America, with more than […]

Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West

Westfalia Fruit Plans To Attend IFPA Global Produce, Floral Show

Oxnard, California-based Westfalia Fruit Group will attend the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29. Attendees can visit Westfalia’s booth to meet and learn more about the company, and to discuss the global footprint that brings avocados and avocado products to U.S. grocery stores. Westfalia colleagues based locally in the U.S. will be available, as well […]

Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Southeast

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Begins ‘Snacktoberfest’ Sweepstakes

Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has begun the “Snacktoberfest” sweepstakes. The promotion seeks to increase the consumption of fresh cut celery among shoppers and highlight the company’s brand, Dandy, as consumers shop for groceries through seasonal recipe inspiration, nutrition information, a list of fall activities and a chance to win one of three prize packs. “Snacking is […]

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Fresh Del Monte Produce Releases Grandissimo Gold Pineapples

Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce, a distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has launched a new pineapple product – Grandissimo Gold. Grandissimo Gold is a larger-sized pineapple offering similar quality, sweetness and nutritional benefits as a traditional Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet pineapple. Full of fiber and vitamin C, Grandissimo Gold offers consumers about […]