Industry invited to attend FPAA convention in November
RIO RICO, AZ — “Everybody has got to come to the FPAA convention,” Matt Mandel, chairman of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, said. FPAA’s 47th Annual Produce Convention & Golf Tournament will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, in Tubac, AZ. The elegant, scenic and historic resort is located between Tucson and Nogales along Interstate 19.
Canelos skeptical on El Nino
NOGALES, AZ — Alejandro Canelos acknowledges that Mexico late this summer saw more rain than usual. He is also aware of the El Nino forecast that calls for heavy rain on the west coasts of Mexico and the United States this winter. But the director of Apache Produce Imports LLC doesn’t entirely buy the forecast.
Mission Produce completes successful seasons in California and Peru
Earlier this spring, Oxnard, CA-based Mission Produce opened new packing facilities in California and Peru, marking upgrades in the company’s ability to serve its global customer base.
The Fresh Market considering company sale
The Fresh Market Inc., a growing specialty grocery retailer, is conducting a strategic and financial review of its business that could result in a sale of the company. The Fresh Market said the review could also result in the company continuing to pursue value-enhancing initiatives as a standalone company or capital structure optimization.
SunFed set to debut new lime, Melonheads and Yum Melon programs
SunFed is gearing up for PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta with new additions to its ever-evolving Perfect Produce program.
To meet the growing demand for diversification in the produce department, SunFed is debuting year-round Perfect Limes as its inaugural entry into tropical produce at PMA booth No. 2259.
Malena now marketing ‘Old El Paso’ fresh produce
Malena Produce Inc., a third-generation family-owned farming and produce distribution firm based in Rio Rico, AZ, is now offering fresh produce branded under the “Old El Paso” label. Old El Paso, a share leader in the Mexican aisle in supermarkets, is already well known by U.S. consumers for Mexican meal ideas.
United Fresh report highlights foodservice menu trends for fresh produce
Innovative chefs and foodservice operations are adding fresh fruits and vegetables to create flavorful and vibrant menus. Kohlrabi is growing in popularity, figs are adding complexity to menu items and the growth of seafood consumption translates to an increased presence of fresh produce on menus. These trends and more are part of the fall 2015 edition of Fresh Insights for Foodservice, a quarterly report from United Fresh showcasing the latest innovations in fresh produce use in foodservice.
Pre-PMA Spotlight — Welcome to Atlanta!
Hotlanta! Home to Coca-Cola, CNN, Peachtree Street — and of course the site of PMA Fresh Summit 2015 Oct. 23-25.
In September we spent some time exploring the South's most famous city with the goal of showing you where to go and what to see if you have some spare time.
CPMA sees opportunities ahead with newly elected federal government
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association said it looks forward to working with Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team, which won a majority government, on issues affecting the produce industry in Canada.
Potandon Produce hires Karen Durvin
Potandon Produce LLC has announced the addition of Karen Durvin to its sales department.