Growing conditions ideal for Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., headquartered in Oviedo, FL, is a leading grower, shipper and marketer of an extensive line of domestic and offshore fresh fruits, as well as fresh and fresh-cut vegetables. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons Inc., also headquartered in Oviedo.
In Florida, the company produces major volumes of citrus fruits and vegetables. The state is also where the company got its start numerous generations ago.
With help from Genpro, Bartolotta sees success in third annual charity fundraiser
Kevin Bartolotta, president of Bartolotta Inc., headquartered in Torrington, CT, held his third annual fundraiser, which ran from Feb. 10 to March 1.
The annual project has grown consistently each year since its inception. This year, Bartolotta partnered in the project with Rob Goldstein, owner and president of Genpro Inc. headquartered in Rutherford, NJ. Goldstein's human resource director also became involved in organizing the fundraiser.
Ahold USA appoints Amy Hahn as senior VP of marketing
Ahold USA announced that Amy Hahn has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president of marketing, effective April 28.
Stellar Distributing has a Tiger by the tail with new fig variety
If last year's inaugural marketing season is any indication, retailers will continue to pounce on opportunities to move Tiger figs to customers.
The exclusive variety was added to the production manifest of Stellar Distributing Inc. several years ago, and Sales Manager Kurt Cappelluti said marketplace excitement would not diminish in 2014.
Frieda's kicks off 'Eat One Fruit a Day That Scares You' campaign
Frieda's Specialty Produce takes another step to further its mission to change the way America eats fruits and vegetables with its new campaign, "Eat One Fruit a Day That Scares You."
Reports show good snowpack in Colorado
Officials are guardedly optimistic that the 2014 runoff season in Colorado’s high country will be a good one. A potential for flooding does exist, however, if meltdown comes too quickly as a result of sustained hot temperatures during the prime runoff months of May and June.
Eco Farms expects fairly steady volume of Calif. avocados April through August
A smaller California avocado crop for 2014 does not necessarily mean less fruit going into the market on a weekly basis but rather a more condensed marketing window, with good supplies available each week during that window, according to Steve Taft, president of Eco Farms Avocados Inc. in Temecula, CA.
Brooks Tropicals anticipates a great Florida tropicals season
Founded in the 1920s, Brooks Tropicals, headquartered in Homestead, FL, has solidly invested in research and development throughout its history in its goal of maintaining the company’s solid reputation for quality tropical fruits and vegetables.
This practice has proven essential in its ability to produce several revolutionary achievements over the past 30 years that help bring tropical produce to the market in top condition for the enjoyment of the North American consumer.
Early start for Sonora grapes will assure promotable volumes for Memorial Day and Fourth of July
Virtually every year retailers can count on having Sonora spring grapes available in good supplies for the Fourth of July pull. Memorial Day, however, is generally another story. While some grapes from Mexico are usually in the market by Memorial Day, there is rarely sufficient volume for promotions in the period approaching that holiday.
This year, the earliness of the season will provide retailers with an unusual opportunity, as an anticipated early start to the Sonora grape deal, as much as two weeks ahead of normal, should assure promotable volumes for both holidays.
Jewel-Osco names Scott Hays vice president of operations
Jewel-Osco announced that Scott Hays has been named vice president of operations for the Chicagoland grocery store. Most recently a district manager with Albertsons LLC’s Southern division, Hays will lead the operations team to support Jewel-Osco’s marketing and merchandising initiatives, including the company’s upcoming remodels and opening its five newly acquired locations.