St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is celebrating an employee who was named the winner of the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s contest. Aaron Carroll, produce manager at the Schnucks store in Richmond, Missouri, with the support from his produce team and other store employees, won the grand prize of $5,000 for the store’s “Back-To-School” themed display. Each […]
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Calavo Names Padilla As Senior Director Of International Sales
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced the addition of Tommy Padilla as senior director of international sales. “With Tommy’s help, we are well positioned to support our international customers and expand our ‘Family of Fresh’ products and services in the Asian and European markets. Tommy is a great addition to our team and we are excited to […]
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SugarBee Apples To Be Sold Through Three New Partnerships
With the fall 2022 crop of SugarBee apples in early harvest, Ephrata, Washington-based Regal Fruit International has announced that sales of the proprietary brand will be coordinated by Regal Fruit in a partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit. According to Regal Fruit International, retailers are aware that one of the most in-demand […]
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Naturipe Farms Spotlights Sustainability, Breeding At Global Produce & Floral Show
Salinas, California-based Naturipe, a global producer of berries for more than 100 years, is highlighting its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, through Oct. 29. This year’s show will highlight Naturipe’s advances in the area of environmental sustainability and breeding. Sustainability is a priority in every aspect of […]
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods Offers New Product Size
Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, will spotlight its new single count Organic Celery Heart product at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando. The product also will be on display at the Fresh Ideas Showcase. The addition to Duda Farm Fresh Foods’ portfolio of produce was created […]
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Misionero Showcases Packaged Salad Kits At IFPA Show
Misionero, a grower of organic and conventional leafy greens based in Gonzales, California, will showcase two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 27-29. The new products include a Buttery Simple Salad kit and a Miso Caesar Simple Salad kit that will be available for […]
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Natural Delights Hosts Cookbook Signing, Giveaway At IFPA Booth
Yuma, Arizona-based Bard Valley Natural Delights showcased its products Oct. 27-29 at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando with a chef tasting menu, cookbook signing from Danny Seo and Apple Watch giveaway for all booth visitors. Guests at this year’s expo were able to taste a variety of food made by chef Walter Zuromski. Seo, […]
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Pace International Showcases Products At Produce Show
Wapato, Washington-based Pace International exhibited at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re building a bold and interactive booth experience for growers, packers and shippers to gain insight into Pace’s products, technologies and services and how we can support their fruits and vegetables postharvest,” said Jorge Gotuzzo, senior director of […]