Baldor Specialty Foods evolving in every possible way
Baldor Specialty Foods continues to grow and expand in every possible direction. The company is currently under expansion construction at its Bronx, NY, headquarters on the Hunts Point Terminal Market.
‘Southern Specialties Produce Nutrition Guide’ responds to consumers’ desire to eat healthier
For more than 25 years, Southern Specialties has been a leading grower, importer, processor and distributor of premium specialty produce. Founded in 1990 by Robert Colescott, president and chief executive officer, its mission was initially to provide the finest restaurants and hotels in the nation with the best quality specialty produce.
Diversity and inclusion explored at PMA Women’s Fresh Perspectives event
Bringing two decades of experience in research, consulting, teaching, writing and mentoring in gender and diversity to the forum, Stacy Blake-Beard was among the speakers scheduled to share insights at this year’s PMA Women’s Fresh Perspectives April 17-19 at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
CPMA show marks final appearance in Calgary
CALGARY, AB — The 91st annual Canadian Produce Marketing Association show will be the last in Calgary — starting next year the event will rotate between Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal — so attendees are making the most of this setting at the edge of the Canadian Rockies.
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Church to offer organic product starting in May
Church Brothers Farms, a leading grower, processor and shipper of more than 500 fresh vegetable SKUs, will be offering organically grown produce as part of its overall product offering starting May 1.
Generation Next: Matt Hiltner steps into a shadow cast by his father at Babé Farms
When Matt Hiltner graduated from Chatman University in Orange, CA, in May 2015, he had little thought about entering the produce industry. But people have changes of heart, especially at 22 years old.
TransFresh Tectrol helps growers to maintain strawberry quality
The 2016 California strawberry market, evidenced by decreased acreage, an early fast pace and predicted volume resilience, bodes well for growers, shippers and retailers — especially those who protect their investment by choosing Tectrol during berry transit — according to Rich Macleod, director of TransFresh Corp.
Wegmans emerges as consumer favorite, tops Trader Joe’s
Findings from a new large-scale study of more than 10,000 consumers conducted by Market Force Information revealed that Wegmans is America’s favorite grocery retailer, followed by Publix Super Markets and Trader Joe’s. It's the first time in four years that Trader Joe’s did not rank first in the grocery study.
Great crops now coming on in Plant City for Northampton Growers
Following a challenging Florida winter, in late March Northampton Growers Produce Sales Inc. was celebrating the coming crops that looked to be in great condition.
Calvert Cullen, president of the Cheriton, VA-based company, told The Produce News that he was very happy to have great crops coming on and even happier to leave the past few months to history.
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetables Growers launch Spring into Flavour promotion
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers has launched a Spring into Flavour promotion that features Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers available now in Ontario grocery stores.