HLB Specialties adds Michael Napolitano to sales team
Michael Napolitano joined the sales team at HLB Specialties. In his new position, Napolitano is responsible for developing new business relationships and maintaining existing customer accounts.
High-quality processed produce is Garden Fresh Salad’s hallmark
For seasoned produce companies like Garden Fresh Salad Co. Inc., located at the New England Produce Center in Chelsea, MA, one season tends to blend smoothly into the next throughout the year and from year to year.
The company specializes in California vegetables and it handles a full line of value-added prepared products for restaurants, caterers and retailers.
Johnston Farms keeps global customers well supplied with citrus
Johnston Farms, headquartered in Edison, CA, is already moving quality citrus to its global customer base. “Our citrus season is generally the first of November through late April,” said Partner Dennis Johnston. “We ship mainly to wholesalers and into the export markets, primarily Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and some to Japan.” Canada is also a receiver of the company’s fruit.
Freska expands scope of avocado representation
Oxnard, CA-based Freska Produce International LLC, a leader in the mango business, has expanded its footprint in the avocado industry with its acquisition of California avocado packer Harvest Time Produce Inc., located in Oceanside CA.
Freska has been importing Mexican avocados into the United States for the past three years, and with the new California program complementing that deal, it will now have a year-round avocado program to offer its customers.
Stemilt launches Apple Gridiron promotion
Competition is heating up and not just on the football field.
Brookshire Grocery Co.'s CEO retires, successor named
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s board of directors announced that Rick Rayford has retired as president and chief executive officer, and that Chairman of the Board Bradley W.
HAB announces staff promotions in finance and marketing
The Hass Avocado Board announced the promotion of Robert Rumph, controller and financial services manager, to vice president of finance, and Gina Widjaja, marketing and communications manager, to director of marketing and communications.
WP Rawl donates 500 cases of fresh produce to Harvest Hope
This Christmas, WP Rawl hopes to make the holidays a little merrier for families serviced by Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia, SC, through a donation of fresh produce to the local food bank.
2015 watermelon retail display contest winners announced
Celebrate the summer with the sweet taste of watermelon — and a fun display.