Carrot sales have enjoyed a large boost over the past few years because of the introduction of peeled baby carrots.

Carrots are considered a “hardwa

Inaugural Rising Star Award to be presented at ATPC.

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Pompano Beach, FL-based Southern Specialties’ tropical line includes mangos, starfruit, limes and papayas, according to Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development.

“All of our tropical items are available year-round, with the only exception being Florida-grown starfruit, which runs seasonally for about eight months,” he said.

Emil Serafino, vice president of the Exp Group LLC.

Ethnic groups that have immigrated to the United States have spurred growth in the tropical fruit an

"Wrapping up one of its busier years in terms of marketing initiatives, the Idaho Potato Commission has recently distributed hundreds of comprehensive retailer support guides to interested retailers across the country.