RPE launches ‘Small Potatoes. Big Opportunities.’ campaign
Tasteful Selections is educating current and future customers alike about the benefits of the product line with the “Small potatoes. Big opportunities.” campaign, which reinforces Tasteful Selections’ position as a leader in the potato category.
Tasteful Selections’ recent “Small potatoes. Distinct advantages.” messaging builds on the brand’s proven track record for success. Data released by Tasteful Selections is now brought to life by candid feedback from its retail customers.
Vidalia Onion Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Vidalia onion growers and industry affiliates packed the Hawk’s Point Country Club in Vidalia, GA, Feb. 7 for the Vidalia Onion Committee’s annual Denim & Diamonds Banquet & Awards Ceremony, celebrating the end of another successful year and the approach of a new season, which will start in April.
Dayka & Hackett named exclusive marketer for Slayman pomegranates
Dayka & Hackett LLC, based in Reedley, CA, will exclusively market all Slayman pomegranates for the 2015 season. Slayman previously marketed its pomegranates in-house, but selected Dayka & Hackett as its marketing representative after Sales Manager Jim Peirone retired from Slayman Marketing Inc. this winter.
Slayman, which has farmed pomegranates in California since the 1920s, prides itself on its brand recognition as well as an estimated 90 percent market share from late July through early September.
Kings Food Market celebrates latest grand reopening
HILLSDALE, NJ — Kings Food Market, an upscale supermarket chain serving customers throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, debuted its latest newly renovated location, here, on Feb. 6 with the help of Kings’ President and CEO Judy Spires, COO Richard Durante, Store Manager Gerry Staub, and Hillsdale Mayor Max Arnowitz.
Ecoripe Tropicals embracing second opportunity to exhibit at Southern Exposure
Ecoripe Tropicals carries a widely diverse line of Asian fruits and vegetables. The line was originally developed specifically for the wide range of Chinese, Indian, Hispanic and Southeast Asian cuisines, but they have quickly evolved to be highly desired by mainstream foodies who want to experience new, interesting and flavorful dishes.
As the interest and demand has increased in recent years, so too has Ecoripe’s lineup and operation.
Southern Specialties: a staunch supporter of SEPC and Southern Exposure
“The Southern Exposure event brings together the top representatives from the best retail and foodservice companies in the nation,” Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, a leading grower, importer and distributor of specialty produce, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, told The Produce News.
“Southern Specialties will be exhibiting at Booth No. 802, and we invite visitors to come by and see the entire array of value-added, foodservice and bulk products offered in our line.”
Florida Classic continues with quality citrus season in 2015
Al Finch, president of Florida Classic Growers in Dundee, FL, said the company continues to supply its North American customer base with quality citrus. “As of today, we are currently selling mid-season oranges, honey tangerines, red grapefruit and Temple oranges,” he told The Produce News on Jan. 19.
New Jersey officials address State Agricultural Convention
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In one of many highlights of New Jersey's 100th annual State Agricultural Convention, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher addressed about 500 people during the dinner banquet Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, at the Tropicana Casino & Resort, here.
Potandon ramps up Valentine’s Day promotions of Klondike Royale
In support of retail advertising for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, Potandon Produce has enhanced its newest advertising icon, the Klondike Fairies.
Kings Food Markets celebrates latest grand reopening
Hillsdale, NJ — Kings Food Markets, an upscale chain serving customers throughout New Jersey, New York and Conneticut, debuted its newly renovated location, here, on Feb. 6 with the help of Kings’ President and CEO Judy Spires, COO Richard Durante, Store Manager Gerry Staub, and Hillsdale Mayor Max Arnowitz.