The Colombia Avocado Board hired industry leader Manuel Michel as its new executive director. Michel assumes the role July 17 and takes the reins from William Watson, who has been acting director and was instrumental in the establishment of the organization.

Fresh Solutions Network will feature A Cut Above fresh whole, whole-peeled and fresh-cut potato line at the July 28 IFPA Foodservice Expo in Monterey, CA, at booth No. 321.  A Cut Above uses select potato varieties for superior performance to help streamline kitchen workflow and add profit to food service customers.

California trade shows, historically, draw the highest attendance rates due, in part, to the ease of logistics for so many across the industry. The high concentration of growers in the state and service providers who support the supply chain means many companies can bring larger teams, more fresh products to display and mitigate travel expenses to participate in shows like IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The mild California fall weather also adds to the appeal.

Let’s face it. Nobody wants just a salad for dinner anymore.

With so many options on the proverbial table, consumers can give their families a tasty meal that is also healthy and, most importantly, desirable, with all their family members.

Six generations later and the Duda family still maintains a rigorous commitment to innovation, sustainability and growing a healthy future for all of the company’s retail and foodservice partners, as well as the many consumers who love their produce.

The seventh annual Organic Produce Summit was held July 12-13 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA. The much-anticipated two-day event is specifically designed to bring together organic fresh produce growers, shippers and processors with retailers and buying organizations from across North America. The trade show featured more than 170 exhibitors from across North America and was a flurry of activity throughout the day.