FreshEdge acquired Sirna & Sons Produce, a fourth-generation, family-run, wholesale food distributor and its respective value-added operation, Christine’s Cuts, a Kosher and Primus GFS certified in-house produce processing facility. FreshEdge now operates more than 1.1 million square feet of warehouse space across 28 facilities with a fleet of 1,027 trucks.

As the produce in foodservice industry prepares to gather July 27-28 in Monterey, CA, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns looks forward to a record-breaking crowd of 2,000-plus, an insightful education program and the best products and services on display at the expo.

Sev-Rend has hired Mark Hoppenjans as its new national sales manager and sustainability lead.

Red Sun Farms stands as one of North America’s largest fully vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse growing operations. With complete ownership and control of the entire process, from seed selection to retail delivery, the company ensures year-round supply of top-quality produce.

“Our diverse range includes tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, specialty varieties and organics,” said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun Farms.

The uniquely fragrant tang of Meyer lemons creates a tasty variation on the classic lemon meringue pie. This version is also vegan, using what is called “aquafaba” – or chickpea water – to create the fluffy meringue. It’s the starch from the chickpeas that creates the binding effect.

NatureSweet announced several developments in its sales organization that went into effect this month.