As long-time merchants on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, T. M. Kovacevich (TMK Produce) operates out of a 2,000-pallet facility and represents some of the world’s finest growers at what it considers the best wholesale produce arena on the planet.

Consistency.

It is fair to say that more than three decades of offering retailers and consumers a quality line of product on a regular basis has paid off nicely for Southern Specialties.

Now officials at the Pompano Beach, FL-based company, which offers more than 250 SKUs, are ready, willing and able to focus on the future by remembering how they got here.

Two accomplished leaders have joined Consalo Family Farms and will play key roles in driving the company’s growth and expansion: Jay Schneider, executive vice president of sales and procurement, and Casey Kio, executive vice president of global business.

Brooke Rollins has been nominated to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If confirmed the Glen Rose, TX, native would serve as the 33rd U.S. secretary of agriculture.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc