The goal is basically the same since the North Carolina Potato Association was formed by a group of farmers in 1928: A unified vision to promote and establish North Carolina as the leader in summer potatoes.

Officials at J&C Tropicals are on a not-so-small mission: To help the world discover and consume unique tropical produce.

To get there, the Doral, FL-based company is committed to individually working with each and every customer to develop programs that will highlight the growing tropical produce industry and give retailers and consumers as much knowledge as possible about this fascinating and quickly-growing produce segment.

West Pak Avocado, a California-based grower, packer and distributor of premium avocados, is excited to launch its AVO360 program at the Global Floral & Produce Show in Atlanta Oct. 17-19. This innovative full-service program is a commitment to excellence that ensures a year-round supply of premium avocados and offers personalized avocado experiences for West Pak customers worldwide.

In the aftermath of two devastating Hurricanes impacting growing operations in the Southeast, growers across the region continue to assess damage and repairing infrastructure.

Sunkist is taking its commitment to the industry and consumers to another level during the IFPA Global Produce and Floral show in Atlanta. Retailers and industry leaders are encouraged to stop by the Sunkist booth No. B3639 to experience a pink, immersive experience with its newly designed, recyclable corrugated booth. Along with the unique booth design, Sunkist is launching its Power with the Pink Orange program and their Sunkist i3 game-changing initiative.

I Love Produce, based in Kelton, PA, continues its growth mode with the addition of new CEO Adrian Almeida and the promotion of Eric Frasse to president.