Mango display contest helps boost sales
The Defense Commissary Agency brightened its stores this season in a mango display contest sponsored by the National Mango Board. The NMB partnered with Bush’s Black Beans for this contest, using the theme “Mango and Black Bean Fiesta!” The contest received an impressive number of entries with over 150 participating stores, which reported a 32 percent increase in mango movement over the previous year.
Southern Specialties celebrating 25 years as a leader in the specialty produce category
When Southern Specialties was founded in 1990 by Robert Colescott, its name reflected precisely what the company set out to do — provide specialty products. Its primary customer category at that time was the foodservice industry.
Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for the Pompano Beach, FL-based company explained why.
Babé Farms showing off beautiful summertime red, gold and striped beets
Colorful, fresh, scrumptious and mouth-watering might best describe what is conjured up when looking at a platter loaded with fresh specialty vegetables from Babé Farms Specialties, a leading producer and shipper of high-quality specialty vegetables, headquartered in Santa Maria, CA. Every season it brings something bright and delicious to its customers across the country.
Ande Manos, marketing and business development director, told The Produce News that this season one of those special items is full-size beets.
PMA Foundation hosts Career Pathways Reception
Following daylong educational events in Southern California for the local students in the PMA Foundation Career Pathways program, a reception was held at the Disneyland Hotel on July 13 in concert with the Fresh Produce & Floral Council's Southern California Expo.
Key Food Stores debuts new banner
Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc., a chain of more than 180 independently owned and operated grocery stores, announced the grand opening of its first Windsor Farms Market location in Brooklyn, NY. To celebrate, Windsor Farms Market is hosting a grand opening celebration on Monday, July 20.
Record early finish on cherries creates a sales void
With the unprecedented early cherry harvest, supplies are falling abruptly and retailers will now have missing sales dollars unless they fill the void with alternatives.
Mann Packing to showcase new veggie items at PMA Foodservice Expo
Mann Packing is celebrating all things veggie at the PMA Foodservice Expo this year with the theme Viva La Veggies — a party on your plate.
Avocados from Peru, Chef Martin Morales take NYC by storm
In conjunction with Global Brand Ambassador Chef Martin Morales, Avocados from Peru captured the imaginations and taste buds of New York's top foodies in a series of highly successful events to kick off the summer season.
Fresno Food Expo debuts diverse new products
The 2015 Fresno Food Expo will debut 32 innovative new products, varietals and packaging concepts that were entered into the New Product Awards from 29 different San Joaquin Valley businesses. Now in its third year, the New Product Awards have become a strategic new product launching pad, and this year's products include traditional and organic produce.
Coliman opens fresh-cut division
Coliman, a large diversified Mexican company headquartered in Hermosillo, Sonora, has added a fresh-cut division to continue to meet the needs of its clients.
A July 7 press release from the firm indicated that Coliman is “continuing its strategy of constant innovation” in 2015 by starting a new project, Coliman Fresh Cut. These new products are value-added, practical and ready-to-eat, convenient and healthy options for consumers.
These will soon be on the market in Mexico and the United States.