Fruit Royale’s Mexican grape program continues to grow
Fruit Royale Inc. stands at the forefront of the marketing industry, specializing in the distribution of premium table grapes and citrus sourced from around the world.
Northwest tree fruit visionary Scott Marboe mourned
Scott Marboe, a beloved leader, mentor and friend in the Washington apple, pear and cherry industry, died at the age of 66. Mr. Marboe leaves behind an enduring legacy, having spent 39 years shaping the fresh Northwest tree fruit industry both domestically and abroad. His passion, innovation and tireless dedication made a positive impact on countless lives.
Retailer satisfies $3.8M PACA violation
In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleged that Safeway Fresh Foods LLC in Vineland, NJ, failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $3.86 million to 13 sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
After the complaint was filed, USDA and Safeway Fresh Foods LLC entered into a Consent Decision and Order wherein Safeway Fresh Foods LLC agreed to pay the unpaid produce sellers as well as a civil penalty in the amount of $60,000.
Mission Produce introduces new Honey mango clamshell
Mission Produce Inc. announced a new seasonal product offering, its four-count Honey mango clamshell, packed with mangos from Mexico. Available for a limited time in the spring, this new value-pack is ready to grab-and-go, bringing convenience and value to the mango shopper.
Market Minute: Promote all berries through Easter
Spring is here and that means it’s berry season again. It’s also an incentive to set up some very attractive berry batch displays.
New tariff charge management for retail grocery buyers
Procurant, a leading provider of software solutions for the food and retail industry, announced a new capability for managing tariff-related charges within its Procurant Commerce platform. This latest enhancement gives retail grocery buyers powerful new tools to track, manage and report on import tariffs across their purchase orders and invoices.
With this release, Procurant buyers can now:
GrubMarket acquires Nogales distributor Delta Fresh Sales
GrubMarket, one of the largest private food eCommerce companies globally, has completed the acquisition of Nogales, AZ-based Delta Fresh Produce, a leading distributor specializing in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons and various other fresh produce commodities sourced from Mexico.
Delta Fresh, which was established in 1928, is a multi-generational business success story that is currently led by Atanasio Panousopoulos, who assumed the reins from his father, a produce industry pioneer in both the U.S. and Mexico.
Grapeco expects late Sonora season
Grapeco Farms, founded by industry veterans Jared Lane and Robert Cadena, delivers top-quality grapes year-round thanks to strategic investments and partnerships in Mexico, California and South America. This ensures a consistent and dependable supply 365 days a year.
Eastern Produce Council’s John J. McAleavey Gala a night to remember
The Eastern Produce Council held its John J. McAleavey Gala April 5. It was an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, music, dancing and fantastic company. Guests enjoyed a happy hour followed by a buffet, topped off with desserts. The night featured a hilarious comedy performance by Vince Autumn and concluded with a fireworks display over Jersey City.
Held at The Liberty House, the event was hailed as a tremendous success by EPC Executive Director Susan McAleavey Sarlund.
Divine Flavor’s Mexico grape program continues to surge
As early spring approaches, Nogales, AZ-based grower-shipper Divine Flavor is preparing for its key grape harvest in the regions of Jalisco and Sonora, Mexico.