Giant icon inspires at EPC Tailgate
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The Eastern Produce Council hosted its annual Tailgate Dinner Tuesday, Sept. 16 at MetLife Stadium, here. The event was sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission, Shuman Farms and Oppy. This year’s featured speaker was former New York Giant Amani Toomer, one of the most productive wide receivers in team history, capturing 16 franchise records.
Harvest Sensations reports growth in Peruvian asparagus deal
This year’s Peruvian asparagus deal has been much more consistent than last season featuring better volume and a solid marketing situation, though the tariffs have cut into profits.
The GIANT Co. recognizes top performing floral team members
The GIANT Co. recently hosted its annual Floral Seminar, bringing together nearly 200 floral team members for a day full of learning, creating, celebrating the team and planning for the upcoming holiday season. In addition, 12 team members were recognized as top performers from each region.
Heritage Grocers Group names interim VP of grocery
Heritage Grocers Group promoted Justin Besyk to the position of interim vice president of grocery.
Reporting directly to Vince Gambino, merchandising group vice president for Heritage Grocers, Besyk will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of its banners, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping experience.
SEPC’s Southern Roots luncheon focused on a work-life balance
The Southeast Produce Council’s leadership program for women in produce featured speaker Jaime Kulaga, a licensed mental health counselor and author. She spoke about creating a work-life balance and empowering strategies for women in produce. Her empowering message left attendees motivated to take charge of their journey while embracing new opportunities.
FPFC celebrates industry leaders at annual awards
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council honored three standout leaders at its annual awards ceremony, spotlighting individuals whose careers have shaped and strengthened the produce and floral industries.
USDA cites Colorado company for PACA violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Lucero Produce LLC, of Denver for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business, the principal operator of the business and any responsibly connected persons, as defined in the PACA, from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.
Giant icon inspires at EPC Tailgate
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Amani Toomer was a highly touted football recruit out of De La Salle High School in Concord, CA, having been selected as a Parade Magazine All American and a USA Today All-USA player, yet his journey to greatness had just begun.
That Flower Feeling hosts flower giveaway activation in Anaheim after IFPA’s show
That Flower Feeling is bringing its Just Add Flowers campaign to Anaheim with a vibrant floral giveaway designed to spread joy and encourage consumer engagement immediately following the IFPA Conference.
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PRO*ACT Crop Update: California orange crop up with large fruit
After a season dominated by small fruit — especially during the peak of the Navel window — early signs for the 2025–26 California Navel orange crop are encouraging. This year’s crop is expected to increase in both size and volume, with the latest USDA estimate projecting 80 million cartons, a 6 percent rise over last year.