PRO*ACT Crop Update: Late-season desert supplies a challenge
The high-pressure system over the southwestern desert regions will begin to move east today, following days of record to near-record high temperatures across the region.
J&C Tropicals hires Ray Mason for new business development
J&C Tropicals added Ray Mason as the newest member of its business development team. Mason brings over 25 years of experience in the produce industry, with a strong background in greenhouse-grown products, sales, procurement and logistics.
Matthews Ridgeview Farms bringing sweet potatoes to Viva Fresh
As a fifth-generation, family-owned grower and distributor, Matthews Ridgeview Farms has a rich history of delivering top quality sweet potatoes. The company grows, packs and ships sweet potatoes in bulk and value-added packaging, and with a century of history behind it, the company is a trusted partner to those in the produce industry.
The company is getting ready to head to Viva Fresh, where it looks to maintain its long-standing presence at the show.
Manfredi Cold Storage is facilitating growth
Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned and operated third-party logistics company that provides temperature-controlled storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and other services to the produce industry.
Exciting partnership: Bloomnation and Florabundance unite
BloomNation, the leading all-in-one platform for independent florists, announced a new partnership under the BloomNation Partnership Program with Florabundance, one of the largest and most respected wholesale fresh flower providers in the United States.
Topline Farms to lead the Roma revolution at CPMA Montreal
Topline Farms is bringing the Roma revolution to the CPMA Convention & Trade Show in Montreal April 8-10 at booth No. 1715. As a Chairman’s Club Sponsor, Topline Farms will showcase its year-round, greenhouse-grown Roma tomato program, offering Canadian consumers consistent quality and exceptional flavor.
Continental Fresh brings purpose-driven mangos to Viva Fresh 2025
Continental Fresh LLC, a leading grower, shipper, and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, will return to Viva Fresh in Houston, from April 10 to 12, 2025, ready to showcase its passion for produce and purpose.
All American Produce welcomes Ian Perkins as operations director
All American Produce Co. LLC has hired Ian Perkins as the its new operations director. With a strong background in agricultural operations and supply chain management, Perkins will play a key role in optimizing efficiency and ensuring the continued success of All American Produce as a premier provider of organic and conventional produce in North Carolina.
Plenty Unlimited restructuring amid chapter 11 process
Plenty Unlimited Inc., an innovative agricultural technology company with a unique indoor vertical farming platform, has filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to restructure its liabilities, streamline operations and focus its go-forward operations.
Natural Delights promotes key leaders to accelerate marketing and global expansion
Natural Delights announced the promotion of Natalia Dentoni to senior brand manager, alongside expanded roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli and Bridgette Weber. These leadership advancements reflect the company’s focus on strengthening its team and driving growth in key markets.