Manfredi Cold Storage, which provides cold storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and more to the produce industry, is expanding throughout its home in Kennett Square, PA and in its newest facility in Pedricktown, NJ.

Over the past two years, the produce sector has had its share of challenges that have also created significant operating changes for retailers. This prompted partners to think creatively and push beyond the traditional operating environment that had driven the business through previous economic cycles.

Continental Fresh specializes in tropical imports from Latin America, providing them to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers in the United States. Over the past five years, the company has been connecting dependable growers with reputable buyers.

Albert Perez, CEO of Continental Fresh, headquartered in Oakland Park, FL, compares the first part of 2022 to a rollercoaster, noting there’s been a lot of ups and downs this year.

The TIPA In Bloom Women’s Committee is hosting Speak Easy: Real Women, Real Talk at Viva Fresh on Friday, April 22 from 11 am to 1 pm. Sponsored by Pure Flavor, the session will feature three female produce professionals who have each navigated their way to success within the industry: Dan’l Almy, founder of DMA Solutions; Tiffany Sabelli, director of sales for Pure Flavor; and Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus of South Africa.

With less than two weeks until the 2022 Viva Fresh Expo opens the doors, the excitement is palpable as the industry prepares to gather with friends and colleagues to showcase their newest products and share ideas. And with that, this week TIPA has announced the lineup of education sessions.

The 2022 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show was a resounding success with over 3,600 registrants representing the entire produce supply chain. Exhibitors from over 270 companies accounted for 53,500 square feet of booth space on the trade show floor. Among those were 131 international exhibitors, 144 Canadian exhibitors (including 44 exhibitors from Quebec), and 77 first-time exhibitors. The 2022 New Product Showcase included 69 products from 49 different companies.