The Southeast Produce Council announced this year's Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients: Avery White, daughter of Johnny and Melanie White of Shuman Farms; Kaylee Nelsen, daughter of Sean Nelsen of Fowler Packing; and Emma Jackson, daughter of Rob Jackson of Red Sun Farms.

Wonderful Pistachios today celebrates the launch of Jalapeño Lime as its newest fiery flavor joining Wonderful’s award-winning No Shells lineup. These spicy-but-not-too-spicy pistachios are the perfect balance of Jalapeño pepper, sea salt and a tangy twist of lime that offers the perfect guilt-free, great tasting snack.

Selecta one acquired 100 percent of Moraglia ́s breeding program and integrates Dr. Carlo Moraglia into the Selecta breeding team. The acquisition includes the complete breeding program of carnation cut flowers and other related species from dianthus family as of Jan. 1 this year. Carlo Moraglia will not only bring his breeding expertise to the team but will also play a crucial role in facilitating a seamless transition.

United Natural Foods Inc. concluded its first comprehensive product and solution regional selling show last week, reinforcing its customer- and supplier-focused strategy. The show featured UNFI’s complete range of natural, conventional, fresh and organic products and total store solutions, all focused on supporting UNFI’s western region customers.

Jaguar mangos made a strong debut last mango season and are back and ready to make their way to retailers across the country with the the rollout of Splendid By Porvenir's Save the Jaguar program. Supplies of Jaguar mangos are expected to be available by mid-March.

Fox Packaging has been a key manufacturer and supplier of flexible packaging for the fresh produce industry for 60 years.

“We have developed our signature Fox Fresh Mesh product line utilizing a non-abrasive mesh, which enhances product health by allowing produce to naturally respire, supporting their life cycle and keeping them fresh longer,” said Victoria Lopez, marketing and brand manager for the McAllen, TX-based company.