Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Flowspace announced a partnership to add 30 of Tricont Logistics’ temperature-controlled storage facilities to the Flowspace network of more than 100 fulfillment centers. Tricont Trucking and Tricont Logistics is Del Monte’s third-party trucking and logistics company.

With a new senior management team in place, the California Avocado Commission is taking a close look at it marketing program and is planning to develop a new campaign for 2024.

John Derderian, Allegiance Retail Services' president and chief operating officer for the last eight years, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business initiatives for the cooperative, beginning Oct. 1.

Continuing a tradition that has gone on for more than 75 years, the Quebec Produce Marketing Association (AQDFL/QPMA) will present its annual convention, Aug. 17-19 at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

The organizing committee, led by Chris Sarantis, Pota Bountounis, Christian Riopel and Nancy Potvin are excited for all the AQDFL convention has to offer.

The International Fresh Produce Association celebrated four standout winners at the Foodservice Conference Expo on July 28. The winners, announced on the expo floor, reflected on their wins.

The age-old saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but an apple a day can also keep the blues away.

“When you bite into an apple, there is a release of dopamine that allows you to feel pleasure,” said Kristi Harris, brand manager for Elgin, MN-based Honeybear Brands, in early June. “There are antioxidants and nutritional properties that help with mood and feeling better.”