Sonya apples have arrived from New Zealand
The Sage Fruit Co. announced that the Sonya apple has arrived from New Zealand with great flavor and taste.
The company has a marketing agreement with Freshco from New Zealand and will be bringing this apple to the United States on a year-round basis.
PMA Foodservice Conference
More than 1,800 attendees convened in Monterey, CA, July 24-26 to network and discuss emerging trends facing the fresh produce and foodservice industries. The PMA Foodservice Conference, now in its 34rd year, set a new record for attendance this year.
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SEPC’s Bright Ideas Platform exhibitors announced
MILLEN, GA — The new Bright Ideas Platform mini-trade show is set to host the best of the best at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations Symposium Sept. 17-19 at Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, SC.
Keefer retires from the port of Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — Tom Keefer retired June 30 as the deputy executive director of the port of Wilmington, DE.
Southern Specialties provides the specialty products, chefs create the ‘gourmet’
As one of the nation’s leading specialty produce growers, marketers and shippers of high-quality produce, Southern Specialties, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, knows well how chefs interpret “gourmet” in their menu creations.
Oneonta pitches health
Given the right set of circumstances, children and adults will make the kind of fresh food choices that pave the way for a healthy lifestyle. Dan Wohlford, national marketing representative for Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers, said the company actively promotes the kind of messaging that helps consumers of all ages work toward this goal.
A&P’s days appear to be numbered
For the second time in five years, the A&P grocery store chain has filed for bankruptcy protection, but this time longtime observers say its ability to survive is in doubt.
PMA Foundation Career Pathways students try specialty produce items
College students interested in learning more about careers in the fresh produce industry joined the PMA Foundation Career Pathways program at PMA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, CA. Activities included a specialty produce item tasting session, hosted by Coosemans LA Shipping’s Jill Overdorf.
NYC baseball fans upgrade hot dogs to avodogs
In celebration of National Hot Dog Day on July 23, the Peruvian Avocado Commission treated New York baseball fans to a complimentary topping of fresh smashed avocados at a local major league ball game.