Patsy Naseman to retire from Freshway after 28 years
Freshway Foods announced that Patsy Naseman, 28-year veteran of the company, is retiring. Naseman was the first associate hired when Freshway Foods was founded in 1988, and she will retire in May 2016.
Limex rebrands as SiCar Farms for expansion and consistency
Limex SiCar is now operating under the new name and brand SiCar Farms with the goal of better communicating the diverse commodities and availability it provides as a vertically integrated grower.
DNE World Fruit wrapping up Florida early due to warm, wet winter
Due to Mother Nature delivering a warm, wet winter in Florida, DNE World Fruit LLC, headquartered in Fort Pierce, FL, will be done with its citrus crop in the state about three weeks earlier than normal this year.
Marketing Manager Kathy Hearl said the warmer weather caused the fruit to mature quicker.
Prime Time watermelon production ramps up in May
Mike Aiton, director of marketing for Prime Time International, said the company is gearing up for watermelon production.
Stenzel and Coupe to speak at NEPC expo
Tom Stenzel and Kevin Coupe will be the featured speakers at the New England Produce Council's 17th annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo, scheduled to take place Sept.
The last roundup from the CPMA expo floor
CALGARY — The 91st Canadian Produce Marketing Association show April 10-12 was the last roundup here — next year a rotation begins between Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as host cities. Our Maggie Giuffrida and Mary Blackmon (FarmStar Living) check in with one final report from the show floor.
Kroger's Bill Green promoted to VP of operations for Columbus division
Kroger’s Atlanta division announced that Bill Green, current director of regional operations for the Atlanta division, has been promoted to vice president of operations for the Columbus division, effective April 24.
Crane & Crane to market apple and pear varieties through Chelan Fresh
Crane & Crane, a grower-packer in Brewster, WA, announced that beginning in the fall of 2016 it will market its traditional apple and pear varieties through Chelan Fresh. Crane & Crane also produces ENZA club varieties that will continue to be marketed through channels exclusive to those varieties.
Heartland golf charity set for July 26
KENOSHA, WI — On July 26, the Heartland Children’s Foundation will be sponsoring the Heartland Produce 2016 Charitable Golf Outing at the ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park, IL.
Smith Packing Inc. adds experienced industry talent
Smith Packing Inc. has added George Semanie Jr. to its national sales team as Northeast sales manager. Semanie was a national buyer for C&S Wholesale Grocers for more than 10 years and has extensive experience in both procurement and retail account management.