Stemilt’s Lil Snappers kid-size fruit puts tiny fruit, into tiny hands offering parents a convenient, healthy fruit option for their kids.

When someone mentions Pinterest, your mind probably recalls a mood-board type platform where home decor ideas, holiday crafts, and fashion inspiration abound — but Pinterest is so much more. 

Litehouse Inc. is kicking off a new multichannel marketing campaign to support retailers and inspire consumers during football and tailgating season. Through a mix of national and market-specific tactics, including programmatic video, connected TV, streaming audio, podcasts and shopper marketing, the Litehouse in the House campaign will help drive awareness and sales for the brand during football season.

Giorgio Fresh Co. has hired Bryan Shelton as its vice president of sales and marketing. Shelton will be responsible for sales team leadership, marketing and business strategy.

Shelton is a well-known CPG industry leader, bringing over 20 years of experience to the packaged food arena, leading sales teams at Kellogg and Pinnacle Foods and Del Monte Foods Inc.

The severe mix of heat, rain and Tropical Storm Kay were merciless to the California growing fields during the end of summer. The strawberry crop was especially impacted with flooding and wind damage.

Mann Packing Co. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce, is investing heavily in its leading snap pea program as it further commits to being a leader in the space. The vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte has upgraded its program by acquiring two optical sorters dedicated solely to snap peas, totaling a $2.5 million investment, and is also exploring additional sourcing options in Guatemala and Peru that are within Fresh Del Monte’s global network.