‘Supermarket Guru’ highlights FPFC luncheon
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, retail consultant Phil Lempert, who calls himself the “Supermarket Guru,” was the featured speaker at the membership luncheon meeting of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council in Southern California. Lempert discussed trends in supermarket retailing and told the crowd how they could increase produce sales.
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Limited supplies of Kanzi apples hit the market
Washington-grown "Kanzi" brand apples are hitting U.S. markets this week. Due to high demand for this premium apple — in combination with limited early production on young trees — supplies are limited.
NMB's Mangover campaign to continue inspiring consumers
The National Mango Board's Mangover campaign has made a significant and positive impact among consumers and media since its launch last year.
According to the NMB's 2013 Consumer Marketing Program Tracker, more than 1.7 billion impressions were garnered in 2013, which is attributed in large part to Mangover program initiatives. To continue its successful stride, the NMB will drive mango awareness with new Mangover recipe ideas, concepts and partnerships.
Westmoreland Sales exploring new opportunities with growing partners
Leamington, ON-based Westmoreland Sales’ Canadian production starts in early to mid-February and runs through mid- to late December.
Triple T Transport unveils new branding and Web presence
Employee-owned Triple T Transport Inc. has unveiled its newly designed logo and website, a fresh look that heralds a new stage in the third-party logistics brokerage’s growth and approach to digital media.
Potandon announces new packing location
Potandon Produce LLC, based in Idaho Falls, ID, is now the exclusive marketing agent for the Highland Growers Cooperative and its associated packing facility Idaho Sunfresh located in Rigby, ID.
With the addition of Highland and Idaho Sunfresh, Potandon represents six cooperatives in Idaho and nine cooperatives nationwide, with a total of 15 potato packing facilities.
Ahold USA announces retirement of Giant Carlisle division president
Ahold USA announced that Rick Herring, president of the Giant Carlisle division, has made the decision to retire, effective Feb. 14.
Herring has had a successful career at Ahold companies for nearly 25 years and has made many contributions to the Ahold organization.
Sun World appoints Carolina Uquillas as South American licensing manager
Sun World International LLC is expanding its presence in South America and, in order to accommodate that expansion, has named well-respected Chilean grape breeder and agronomist Carolina Uquillas to manage its fruit licensing business throughout Brazil, Chile and Peru.
USA Pears sponsors Olympic athlete Torin Koos
Culinary experts often claim that “what grows together, goes together,” and Olympic cross-country skier Torin Koos — who grew up in the heart of Pacific Northwest pear country, home to 84 percent of the U.S. fresh pear crop — proves this adage rings true.
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association keeping North American importers abreast of movements and volumes
In mid-January, Karen Brux, the North America managing director for the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association and the marketing director for the Chilean Avocado Importers Association, headquartered in San Carlos, CA, provided The Produce News with import data on Chilean produce exports for the current season, adding comments on products that have notable volume changes.