Joolies, a California-based company that specializes in dates, is changing the way people snack with its unique packaging and commitment to sustainability. According to Amanda Sains, director of marketing for Joolies, “We’re all about growing awareness and consumption with new consumers to the California Superfruit.”

ORLANDO, FL — Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about leadership. During his 28-year career as a coach in the National Football League, he worked with the likes of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer. He was named AP NFL Coach of the Year twice, and he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV in 2020.

ORLANDO, FL — The Southeast Produce Council held its annual VIP dinner Wednesday evening, March 1, at the Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom, just prior to the opening of the 2023 Southern Exposure conference and trade show, here.

The Food Industry Association released the Power of Produce 2023 report at the Southeast Produce Council’s annual Southern Exposure event, revealing produce department sales grew 4.8 percent to $74.5 billion in 2022 even as inflation increased the price of fruits and vegetables.

Avocados From Mexico has prioritized growing demand for in- and out-of-home fresh avocado consumption since its inception in 2013. With avocado imports continuing to climb, the brand is implementing a strategic restructure to enable sustained growth by aligning all demand-driving efforts under one commercial strategy department.

SunDate has been methodically working to meet the increasing demand for organic dates around the world.

Its parent company, Anthony Vineyards is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, but has date-growing operations in Coachella Valley. “SunDate is the largest organic grower of dates, both Medjools and Deglan Noor,” said DJ Ryan, the company’s sales and operations manager.