Veg Fresh Farms started a modest fall program focused on traditional carving pumpkins about five years ago. Today, that program has rapidly expanded into a robust and diversified offering, distinguishing itself with unique heirloom varieties and custom-tailored mix-and-match bins designed to meet evolving consumer demand.

Continental Floral Greens has introduced its debut of Dahlias grown in the Pacific Northwest. Known for their vibrant colors and intricate forms, Dahlias are beloved as one of summer’s most expressive flowers. This debut marks an important step in its mission to bring new products to market that highlight innovation through Mother Nature.

Building on the accreditation status it received in July from the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Fresh Produce Association advocated on behalf of its membership and the global produce and floral community at the recent UN global plastics pollution treaty in Geneva, Switzerland, with IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski representing the organization. 

The Allen Lund Co. promoted Paul Ellis to assistant general manager of the Memphis office.

Ellis graduated from the University of Memphis in 2008. He began his career in the supply chain industry by working with other transportation brokers before joining the Allen Lund Co. in 2017 as a broker in training. Since then, he has advanced through the ranks to broker, senior transportation broker and operations manager.

Potandon Produce LLC has appointed seasoned produce executive Mike Behrendt as its regional director of product procurement, based in Pendleton, IN.

Save A Lot announced that Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, has been promoted to the role of CEO as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations. Boehler will remain active in an advisory role to both Mayo and the board of directors over the coming months.