Exp Group, one of the go-to importers and marketers of tropical and Latin items, has more than four decades of experience which has kept its name in the produce spotlight.

Robt. T. Cochran & Co. has more than 130 years of experience in the produce industry, working with those in the industry to provide the best value around for its customers.

Michael Cochran, vice president of sales for the company, is a fifth-generation family member at the Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx, NY, and knows his family’s legacy in the industry has helped the company remain a success.

The early word on 2024 is pretty much following the pattern of last year, with some challenges impacting how things are going.

SET THE TONE FOR AN EASTER GATHERING –

BOSTON – The New England Produce Council held its annual dinner dance Saturday, March 23. With a Roaring Twenties theme, many attendees donned attire that reflected that famous period of U.S. history while reveling in the opulence of the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, where the event was held.

With warmer weather upon us, Lidl U.S. has expanded its outdoor Garden Center concept to 76 stores across the Lidl U.S. network. Lidl Garden Centers will feature a variety of flowers, plants, soil, hanging baskets, planters and other gardening accessories.  

The garden centers will launch in three phases in select stores starting March 27 and wrapping up by the end of May.

A.J. Trucco is one of the largest importers of fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts from around the world.