Canada-based Group Courchesne Larose announced the nomination of Danny Dumas as president of Courchesne Larose USA to oversee the company’s interests and investments in the United States and abroad. In the United States, the group produces and markets fresh and healthy conventional and organic produce under the Green Earth Produce — The Organic Label brand and is a partner in Vineland, NJ-based Dandrea Produce.

United Natural Foods Inc. announced that Dorn Wenninger has been named its senior vice president of produce effective today. In this role, Wenninger will oversee the growth as well as enhance and execute the strategy and expansion of UNFI’s capabilities in produce. Wenninger will report to Paul Green, UNFI's president of Fresh.

Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest wholesale importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, has teamed up with New York City caterer Great Performances to bring consumers a twist on traditional game day fare.

The Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum next meets on Tuesday, February 9, gathering leaders in agribusiness, food production, consumer products, economics and government to focus on how the food industry is facing disruption, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as companies, markets, consumers and the industry adapt.  

As the Southeast Produce Council continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April 6–8 in Orlando, FL, the SEPC team is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff; and they have partnered with some outstanding organizations who are experts in facilitating recommended safety protocol.