CHICAGO — Small building blocks can lead to long-term success.        

Steve Chmelovsky Jr., general manager of operations for EveryDay Fresh Produce Inc., located amid the Chicago International Produce Market, said EveryDay enjoys a pretty steady business. The company has a niche in ethnic specialties that doesn’t see a demand waiver like what may exist for traditional produce items.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., based in Coral Gables, FL, has launched a first-of-its-kind pineapple promotion called "Gold for Gold."

This consumer promotion encourages U.S. and Canadian grocery shoppers to enjoy Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapples and participate in the sweepstakes for a chance to win 24-carat gold bars and other fun prizes.

Albertsons Southern California Division created magical in-store displays to highlight the robust selection of "Disney" brand California-grown fruits.

Each store created a custom display for the "Disney" brand fruit and competed among one another to win an assortment of prizes.  

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a grower-owned cooperative based in Lakeville-Middleboro, MA, announced its latest estimate for the 2013 cranberry crop, with the harvest just under way.

Providing conditions stay as expected, Ocean Spray believes the global industry crop will range between 11.1 million and 11.5 million barrels, coming in close to the 2012 global industry crop of 11.2 million barrels.

Sunlight International, featuring Dulcich & Sons’ premium California table grapes, has been named as a finalist for the 2013 PMA Impact Awards.