Eric Beck, director of marketing for Wada Farms, is excited to be headed to the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show this year, noting it offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest trends in produce and foster relationships that could lead to potential collaborations and partnerships.

Joining Beck at the show will be members of the Wada team, including Kevin Stanger, president; Joe Esta, vice president; and Stephanie Bench of the sales team.

Dollar General has opened a distribution center in North Little Rock, AR. The state-of-the-art facility supports the distribution of the company’s traditional supply chain, its DG Fresh network that provides perishable products to stores and the DG Private Fleet.

The building is approximately 1 million square feet, represents an approximate $160 million investment in Pulaski County, and is expected to create approximately 300 new jobs at full capacity.

Wonderful Pistachios is shedding the shells and the salt for World Pistachio Day with the launch of No Shells Unsalted in the U.S. and Canada.

By all accounts, ¡Yo Quiero! had a wildly successful 2024, expanding its product line and seeing interest surge for its nutritious dips. Now, it is preparing to bring that momentum forward throughout 2025.

Among the new items ¡Yo Quiero! announced in 2024 was its Grab & Go line that features four-ounce cups of its dips, designed to be a healthy yet portable snack.

Oftentimes it can be beneficial to promote certain seasonal produce items ahead of your competition. Normally corn displays are initially set up, advertised and launched around the end of March into April.

There’s an old proverb that states, “the early bird gets the worm,” and now can be an ideal time to do just that with sweet corn.

Church Brothers Farms launched a new campaign to educate customers about its enhanced one-stop shop capabilities. Starting last week, the slogan “Your One-Stop Shop Just Got Better” will be featured across advertising, social media, company website and in a new video that highlights the benefits of the company’s offerings for both foodservice and retail customers.