JOH adds produce business manager in Pittsburgh-Cleveland region
JOH, a leading independent food broker based in Billerica, MA, hired Julia Costanza as a produce business manager in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland region.Costanza brings a decade of experience in the food industry, with a strong background in produce buying, forecasting and category management. She began her career working on the produce order desk at a large Mid-Atlantic-based customer, and later as a produce buyer’s assistant, managing multiple categories, negotiating orders and overseeing financial billing.
Bloomin’ Easy joins the GardenChoice Group
GardenChoice announced that Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc. has joined as a full partner. GardenChoice’s mission is to bring leading edge genetics from independent breeders to the global market. It is a strategic alliance between Rick Grazzini’s GardenGenetics LLC, global lily leader Zabo Plant Inc., perennial input producer Pioneer Gardens Inc. and now Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc., the brand for young homeowners.
Pure Flavor announces Rocco Reds campaign
Pure Flavor is eager to launch an upcoming consumer-facing campaign designed to ignite creativity in the kitchen and drive tomato sales this fall: Rocco’s Sauce Night – The Secret’s in the Sauce.
Market Minute: Calif. melons ready for ad promotions
There is an abundance of different melon varieties. The most popular are cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. However, there are other choices available, such as Crenshaw, Persian, Canary, Galia — and actually thousands of watermelon varieties as well.
Tops Friendly Markets exceeds Children’s Miracle Network campaign goal
Tops Friendly Markets, its customers and associates raised $414,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals this year.
SL Produce puts fresh focus on sustainability
SL Produce, a leading fresh vegetable producer-exporter based in Los Mochis, Mexico, has committed to making ongoing, substantial investments in a highly ambitious sustainability strategy, which it hopes will help alleviate challenging growing conditions.
Wakefern seeking health-focused suppliers
Wakefern Food Corp. is looking for suppliers to apply for its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit taking place this fall. The event aims to explore new and exciting health-focused foods, beverages and products for potential placement in Wakefern supermarket banners.
Roasting events are heating up Hatch chile season
It’s a spicy seasonal ritual that gets chowhounds and chile heads fired up. Hatch chile roasting season has officially arrived in Southern California. For a limited time, Frieda’s is firing up live roasting events at select Food4Less and Ralphs locations across the region. Fans and food lovers will have their chance to smell, savor and stock up on the unforgettable flavor of freshly roasted Hatch chiles.
Oppy delivering uninterrupted supply of Envy apples
Oppy is welcoming a fresh crop of Envy apples from the Southern Hemisphere, ensuring a seamless transition from the Washington season. Fruit is arriving from New Zealand, then Chile and South Africa in the coming weeks for an uninterrupted supply with exceptional quality, flavor and crunch.
Mission to demonstrate art of ripening at IFPA Foodservice
Mission Produce Inc. will demonstrate its mastery in the art of ripening in booth No. 218 at the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference in Monterey, CA, from July 31 to Aug. 1.