The Fresh Produce & Floral Council will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon & Charity Auction Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Sheraton in Cerritos, CA.

Fresh off the inaugural IFPA conference and trade show held during late October in Orlando, FL, Wada Farms is among several hundred exhibitors at the 2022 New York Produce Show at the New York Hilton and Javits Center in downtown Manhattan.

Tom Jenkins has joined the produce division at JOH as an account executive.

A seasoned sales and marketing professional, Jenkins has more than a decade of experience growing HP Hood and Chiquita brands in large New England retailers. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the company said he has strong industry relationships and consistently delivers results.

Everde Growers has announced several key changes in its sales management team. The restructure comes nearly four months after the strategic acquisition of La Verne Nursery.

Although it’s only mid-November, poinsettias will be arriving very soon at garden centers – some may have already arrived – for the holiday and Christmas season.

In many people’s minds, the traditional poinsettia color is red. And let’s face it: A red poinsettia is beautiful. But red is not the only color available.

Today, we can purchase white, pink, maroon, speckled and marbled poinsettias, as well as some unexpected and unusual colors that are not artificial.

Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Fresh Del Monte’s operations in the Middle East completed a new fresh-cut facility to meet the expected heightened demand — as needed volumes on its products are expected to double during upcoming tourist events.

The facility in Doha, Qatar, is a joint venture between Fresh Del Monte and Doha National Food Industries W.L.L. It will supply a global quick service restaurant with ultra-fresh juice, fresh-cut fruits, fresh-cut veggies, freshly prepared sandwiches and freshly prepared salad bowls.