NYAA says this year’s storage apple condition is ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’
Stored apple conditions in New York state are excellent this year, according to Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association, who said the fruit is moving quickly to the marketplace.
“It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said Allen. “When fruit quality is good and markets are good, the fruit moves before quality can start to suffer. That’s what we’re seeing this year.”
SEPC Southern Exposure 2015 remix
With the Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure expo on the way to Hollywood, FL, later this week, we thought it would be a good time to show you a couple of remixes of what you missed or remember from the 2015 show.
PBH names Green Giant Fresh a 2015 Role Model
Green Giant Fresh has been named a 2015 Role Model by Produce for Better Health for its support of the Fruits & Veggies More Matters brand and national health campaign.
According to PBH, these efforts helped contribute to an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption, which in turn helps improve the health of America.
Continental Fresh, Firefighter Foodie unveil partnership at Southern Exposure
Albert Perez, owner of Continental Fresh LLC in Miami, said the company is pleased to announce its partnership with Celebrity Chef Alex Callegari, otherwise known as the Firefighter Foodie.
“Alex and his recipes have appeared nationally on The Steve Harvey Show and Fox & Friends,” Perez told The Produce News.
Before helming Healthy Trends, Astengo had a career under water
NOGALES, AZ — After his school days of junior high and at Nogales High School, Bobby Astengo followed in the steps of his father, Robert Astengo Sr., and worked in Nogales’ produce business.
Christopher Ranch’s Pompano Beach, FL-operation enables it to service all categories of customers in the region
Gilroy, CA-based Christopher Ranch has grown superior California garlic on its privately owned farms for over 50 years. Today the Christopher Ranch brand is recognized across North America, for not only garlic, but for its extensive line of high-quality specialty items.
In addition to Gilroy, the company services its customers from its warehouse and distribution facilities in Los Angeles, Edison, NJ, Chicago and Pompano Beach, FL.
Patsy S. Ross, marketing director for Christopher Ranch, said the company opened its Pompano Beach operation in 1997.
Light mango supplies expected in March
In late February, shipments of mangos from Peru were winding down and the Mexican mango deal was getting off to a relatively slow start. Hence, light supplies are expected well into March before heavier shipments from Mexico can fill the pipeline.
At least that was the view of a couple of California importers conversant on the topic. “There is going to be a gap from now until at least March 15,” Isabel Freeland, vice president for Coast Tropical, based in San Diego, CA, said on Monday, Feb. 22.
PMA Foundation for Industry Talent leaps into 10th anniversary with new name and refreshed mindset
The Produce Marketing Association Foundation for Industry Talent took advantage of Leap Day by announcing that it will be leaping into its milestone 10th anniversary this year by launching a new name, website, logo and an even stronger commitment to the industry’s greatest asset — its people.
New member named to BJ’s board of directors
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. has announced that Robert Steele will join its board of directors, effective March 24. Steele currently serves on an advisory board for CVC Capital Partners, which with Leonard Green & Partners are the principal owners of BJ’s.