In preparation for Cultivate 2023, Dümmen Orange North America announce its new advisory board consisting of LJ Contillo, Yves Cournoyer and Paul Fisher, Ph.D. They are respected industry leaders who represent different aspects of the supply chain in the floricultural industry. 

Dale Luther Greene, who co-founded Hollar & Greene Produce, died Saturday, July 1.

Mr. Greene was born on March 2, 1940, in Stony Fork, NC. He graduated from Appalachian High School and soon after, married his high school sweetheart, Betty Hollar. They lived in the Rutherwood community for over 65 years. Both were faithful members of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where Mr. Greene served as a deacon and on several committees of the church in many capacities.

The online grocery market finished June with $7.1 billion in total sales, down 1.2 percent compared to last year’s $7.2 billion, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. More households bought groceries online in June than last year, but users completed fewer orders during the month.

Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, which operates on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, serves local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers.

“Foodservice makes up a significant portion of our business portfolio,” said Jordan Grainger, vice president of sales for the company. “We have continued to see our foodservice partnerships grow over the past several years.”

Delicious and healthy chicken salad made with medjool dates, celery, and pecans that is loaded with flavor and textures. Perfect for an easy lunch, dinner or recipe to meal prep. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and soy-free.

The 2023 Organic Produce Summit saw record crowds, interesting educational sessions and two back-to-back keynotes addresses.