Continental Fresh remains committed to serving its customers and community
This past year has been a challenging one to say the least, according to Albert Perez, managing partner of Coconut Grove, FL-based Continental Fresh LLC.
“The repeated attack of winter storms has impeded us from generating the sales that we are accustomed to on the East Coast,” he told The Produce News in early March.
Despite the challenges, Perez remained optimistic, noting that the winter weather hasn’t resulted in all bad news.
Weis-Buy imports bolster overall manifest, customer satisfaction
For the past five years, Weis-Buy Farms Inc., located in Fort Myers, FL, has placed a strong emphasis on developing its overall programs for fresh fruits and vegetables. “Our efforts have borne fruition,” Owner Chuck Weisinger told The Produce News. “This year in the fall we will add mini-cukes and Roma tomatoes to our import base.
Texas spring onion season looks promising
As March was coming to an end, the Mexican onion deal was winding down, which is very good news for South Texas onion growers and shippers.
California announces mandatory water restrictions because of ongoing drought
With a dry, brown mountain location as a backdrop on Wednesday, April 1, California Governor Jerry Brown announced mandatory water restrictions on cities and towns across the state designed to reduce water usage by 25 percent.
Hoxie, Seald Sweet's Desana discuss Mexican grape deal
Most people know Seald Sweet International for citrus. But the company and its global partner Univeg have made major moves in grape and tree fruit markets. Seald Sweet's Chris DeSana recently talked with Sarah Hoxie about the upcoming Mexican grape deal.
‘Watermelon Fuels Athletes’ at Cooper River Bridge Run
CHARLESTON, SC — They set up in the predawn darkness at 5 a.m. and 41 degrees. After the starter’s pistol went off at 8 a.m., they handed out 33,600 cups of watermelon chunks to a steady stream of runners and spectators at the 38th annual Cooper River Bridge Run, a 10K run and walk event held March 28. At around noon, as the last of the walkers streamed past the finish line, they gave out their last watermelon cups under signs proclaiming, “Watermelon Fuels Athletes.”
TransFresh gaining traction with blueberry solution
After much research and experimentation, TransFresh Corp., based in Salinas, CA, has found that its new Tectrol Storage Solutions for fresh blueberries has gained traction from the buyer and shipper communities, and is offering extended shelf life for blueberries.
Support of members key to SEPC success
I want to begin this column by thanking all of our members for their continued support. The Southeast Produce Council would not have enjoyed the success it has had over the years without the support of our members and continued sponsorship support. That support allows us to have great venues with record-breaking attendance at every conference and expo.
Southern Specialties Florida blueberry deal going strong
Southern Specialties, a grower, importer, processor and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States, is in the midst of a solid Florida blueberry deal that is expected to last through April.The Pompano Beach, FL-based firm started shipping Florida blueberries in early March in six-ounce clamshells. The varieties it distributes include Farthing, Flicker, Chickadee and Meadowlark.
Produce Alliance launches major rebranding effort
Produce Alliance, a produce management, procurement and consulting company represented by a network of best-in-class foodservice distributors and growers throughout North America, unveiled a new rebranding initiative at its 2015 National Conference in Charleston, SC.
More than 200 members made up of Produce Alliance’s top distributors and premium growers attended the annual meeting.
The three-day conference, which took place March 17-19 at the Belmond Charleston Place hotel, highlighted the importance of building existing relationships and strengthening partnerships.