Hurricane damage takes $6.5 billion toll on Georgia ag
2024-10-11
A preliminary report estimated agricultural damages from Hurricane Helene will cost Georgia’s economy at least $6.46 billion. This figure represents the sum of direct crop losses, losses to businesses that support agriculture and forestry, losses to workers in those related industries, and estimated recovery and restoration costs that agricultural businesses will face.
Walmart, Sam's Club offer $16M for hurricane relief
2024-10-11
Walmart and Sam’s Club have a strong presence in areas that have been affected by destruction and loss from Hurricanes Helene and Milton over the past two weeks. On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are extending their commitment to support hurricane relief efforts to $16 million across impacted communities.
Eagle Eye Produce highlighting ‘roots to routes’ approach at IFPA Global
2024-10-11
Eagle Eye Produce, which ships more than one billion pounds of premium, fresh produce annually, will be at booth No. B2445 at this year’s International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show, focusing on its “roots to routes” approach.
Smith’s Farm looks to inject fun with mock political campaign
2024-10-11
The IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show will take place just weeks prior to the 2024 presidential election, but early voting will be in place for those in attendance at the show in Atlanta for a whole different kind of campaign that Smith’s Farm thinks everyone can get excited about.
La Bonanza entering new phase of business with rise of third generation
2024-10-11
La Bonanza Avocados, a leading importer of Mexican avocados to the United States, is entering a new phase in its existence but is maintaining the core values it has followed since its founding three decades ago.
Affinity Group Retail appoints produce director to mid-Atlantic division
2024-10-11
Affinity Group Retail, one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies serving the food industry, announced the addition of a new director of produce in its mid-Atlantic division.
Sunview names Lisa Corrigan director of retail development
2024-10-11
Lisa (Davis) Corrigan is the latest addition to the Sunview Marketing team as director of retail development. Her strength in this space will enhance retail relationships and strategically build new business opportunities.
Pacific Trellis Fruit celebrates 25 years of fresh fruit innovation
2024-10-11
As Pacific Trellis Fruit marks its 25th anniversary, the company reflects on a quarter-century of delivering premium fresh fruit and leading innovation within the industry. In celebration of this milestone, Pacific Trellis Fruit announced several significant updates for its stone fruit, grape and melon programs, setting the stage for a successful remainder of the year.
North American Produce Buyers employ keen strategy for IFPA Global
2024-10-11
North American Produce Buyers, operating out of the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, is a trusted buyer and wholesaler of international produce, serving Canadian food retailers for more than five decades.
A number of team members are looking forward to attending the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show, and plan on walking the convention floor and networking with friends old and new.
Giorgio introducing innovative mushroom products at IFPA Global
2024-10-11
Giorgio Fresh will be attending the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show, with team members at booth No. C2237.
