Southern Specialties thrives on consistency and reputation
Operating a consistent business model for almost 35 years and building a solid reputation with customers can go a long way in the produce industry.
Market Minute: Produce aces Baldor and Turlock Fruit love serving up the Honey Deuce
It sure seems that everything Taylor Swift touches turns to gold — or should I say platinum — though not everything needs her help becoming a hit.
Last year the mega star was seen at the U.S. Open enjoying the tournament’s official drink, the Honey Deuce. According to The New York Times, during last year’s two-week event the iconic drink generated $12.8 million — not too shabby.
USDA reaches decision on $457K PACA violation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Roberson Onion Corp. of Hazlehurst, GA, entered into a Consent Decision and Order finding that Roberson Produce committed repeated and flagrant PACA violations by failing to pay $457,171.80 to multiple produce sellers. The Consent Decision and Order took effect Aug. 15.
Earlier this year the USDA alleged that Roberson Produce failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $889,309.48, to 12 sellers for multiple lots of produce, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Mission Produce expands distribution to Miami to serve high-growth Southeast market
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Happy Dirt champions North Carolina organic produce
Happy Dirt offers a full line of organic vegetables and seasonal fruits grown on the East Coast, including a year-round supply of organic sweet potatoes and greens.
Schnucks transforms its fresh food approach
Schnuck Markets enhanced the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations across its 114-store network through a partnership with Logile, an AI-powered connected workforce solutions for the retail industry. The retailer is harnessing automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, ultimately reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience.
IFCO opens state-of-the-art facility in Texas
IFCO has opened its newest service center in Mesquite, TX, near Dallas.
G&R Farms’ innovative farming and sustainability programs deliver premium onions
G&R Farms, a third-generation family farm and grower of sweet onions, is heading to SEPC’s Southern Innovations to share what makes its Vidalia and Peruvian sweet onions stand out.
Pure Flavor launches Cherry Picked™, a premium tomato medley
Pure Flavor introduces Cherry Picked™, an exclusive medley featuring three of its finest specialty tomatoes: Azuca, Tiki Tomatoes™, and OMG Tomatoes™.
Reception highlights 97th annual IGSA convention
SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho Grower Shipper Association held its 97th annual convention Aug. 27-29 at the Sun Valley Resort, here, drawing members from all facets of the Idaho potato industry. A highlight each year is the opening reception sponsored by transportation and logistics providers, including Union Pacific Railroad, Watco, CSX Transportation and Savage Logistics.