From mini pumpkins to ornamental gourds, it’s that time of year again for setting up some nice, attractive, fall merchandising displays.

At Sunview Marketing International, past experiences are paving the road to a bright future.

Now operated by a third generation of family farmers, Delano, Calif.-based Sunview is a company that is involved in every aspect of its operation, a business that both family members and employees consider to be a way of life that they live and breathe every single day of the year.

The worse the rap on processed foods, especially processed snacks, the better it is turning out for the nuts and dried fruits categories.

With changing consumer lifestyles, plus a strong demand for clean label and healthier snacks, the nuts and dried fruits segments are getting much more attention from both consumers and retailers. The result is a steady and strong uptick in sales growth, with many industry experts predicting that volume will continue to grow at strong rates for the foreseeable future.

Randy Riley, a prominent figure in the produce industry and co-owner of GoldenSun Insights, has been selected as the exclusive speaker for the 79th annual Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention. This highly anticipated event, which attracts industry leaders, growers, and professionals from around the country, is scheduled to take place, Sept. 25 -27, 2023 in Naples, FL.

dVida Co., located in the heart of Houston, is known for being an agricultural leader that exports and imports fresh, frozen, dehydrated tropical fruits and vegetables from Ecuador.  

dVida’s founders are Ecuadorian families dedicated to agribusiness and have more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry.