The world's biggest soccer event kicks off this November and Avocados From Mexico and Takis snacks are scoring big with their new shopper marketing campaign, "Guackeepers Keep it Good," helping fans bring the goodness of guac to their soccer viewing parties.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is looking forward to the 2022 NEPC show as New England is the second largest market for Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables outside of the immediate tri-state market of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Tanimura & Antle promoted Brett Champlin to vice president of harvest. This newest promotion comes as the result of Champlin successfully managing the full scope of the company’s harvest department, one of its largest and most fundamental departments.  Champlin is stepping into the role of his predecessor, Nick Sgheiza, who was recently promoted to chief operations officer.   

Wouldn't it be nice if every growing area could accommodate our supply needs at the same time? That would make life a lot easier for retail produce buyers and directors to develop their weekly ad programs. But weather and other obstacles always seem to emerge causing an upward and downward market direction.

RJO Produce, one of the nation’s most innovative agriculture businesses, will enter a new era when it begins its 30th year in 2023. Renowned for bringing relationship-driven, fair business practices to the produce industry, RJO is the brain child of brothers Rob and John O’Rourke.

The 22nd Annual New England Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo will be held Aug. 24-25 at the Omni at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. As always it will include an exceptional line up of speakers and more than 100 produce and floral exhibitors showcasing their products.