Nickey Gregory Co. expanding retail support division
Nickey Gregory Co., based at the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market in Forest Park, GA, has built a reputation as a go-to fresh produce distributor, repacker and processor, providing overnight delivery across the Southeast. Over the years, the company has expanded to operate two warehouses totaling more than 150,000 square feet and now employs more than 300 people.
The company marked a milestone in January, celebrating its 25th anniversary — a significant achievement that reflects its steady growth and evolution.
Staying on mission at Mission Produce
Mission Produce is bringing a lot of energy to the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show this year.
The Oxnard, CA-based company will be featuring Main Mango Energy to showcase the company’s status as a category leader in the mango market and its full portfolio of consumer-friendly mango products to drive shopper satisfaction year-round.
Little Leaf Farms reflects on success and growth, with more to come
Little Leaf Farms has seen remarkable growth since harvesting its first crop of baby lettuce in 2015, and it will celebrate that success at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA.
JOH names new VP of business development, produce
JOH has hired Erik Brown as vice president of business development, produce.
Brown brings nearly four decades of experience in the retail food industry, including 33 years dedicated to produce. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles with a leading national grocer and within the global produce industry, overseeing teams across the U.S. and abroad.
Giorgio Fresh to promote mushroom innovation at IFPA Global
Visitors to the Giorgio Fresh booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show — whether they’re current or potential customers, onlookers curious about new trends in the produce department or industry representatives looking for a quick savory snack — will find what they are looking for.
Progressive Produce ready to highlight its uniqueness at IFPA Global
For Progressive Produce, the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show isn’t just another trade show — it’s a highlight of the year.
North Bay Produce wants customers to feel the passion
Passion.
That is what officials at North Bay Produce want attendees at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show to feel when they visit their booth at the show this month.
Passion for everything they do, whether it is the flavorful items they produce or the strenuous efforts by the entire company to make sure that all their customers and consumers are overjoyed with the total North Bay experience.
Heritage Grocers launches Pumpkins for a Purpose campaign
Heritage Grocers Group, one of the nation’s leading Hispanic food retailers, launched its Pumpkins for a Purpose campaign, running from now through Oct. 31. This heartfelt initiative is designed to raise vital funds for children and families receiving care at local children’s hospitals across the communities it serves.
Superfresh Growers to expand Orchard Buddies offerings
After a wave of excitement surrounding the Orchard Buddies packaging launch in 2024, Superfresh Growers is expanding the line. Originally featuring organic Gala and Fuji three-pound pouch bags, the Orchard Buddies collection now includes two- and three-pound organic apple and pear pouch bags, as well as a three-pound organic apple poly bag. This expansion allows retailers to build a complete organic apple and pear bag display featuring Orchard Buddies packaging.
Zespri delivers record-breaking kiwi season
Zespri kiwifruit delivered record-breaking results this season, cementing its role as a global leader in the kiwi category. Despite economic headwinds and stiff competition from other fruit categories this summer, Zespri has fueled double-digit growth with an earlier start to the season, expanded distribution of Zespri green, organic and Zespri RubyRed and continued strong consumer demand for Zespri SunGold kiwi, making kiwi the fastest-growing category in the fruit department.