Brooks Tropicals enjoys the personal time with customers at the NYPS
“The New York Produce Show is great for not only meeting and greeting buyers, but I love how many produce department folks attend,” said Mary Ostlund, marketing director for Brooks Tropicals, LLC, headquartered in Homestead, FL. It’s great talking to them, getting their feedback and perhaps making suggestions for their work.”
The company will be exhibiting at the NYPS, being held on Dec. 10-12 at Pier 94 in New York City. Executive, sales and marketing staff will be on hand to meet with visitors.
Food Lion supports active military, veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent discount to active and retired military personnel to show its support and appreciation for those who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To receive the discount, active military, reservists and veterans should present their MVP card at checkout and request the discount.
New York Produce Show attendees feel that Pier 94 is a great venue
In the heart of Midtown Manhattan at 55th Street and the West Side Highway is Pier 94, a premier trade show and special event venue. It is located in what is perhaps the busiest commercial hub in the United States. It is situated in Midtown West on the Hudson River, a stunning backdrop for trade shows and consumer events across any industry. It is in the center of all of the villages and districts of the city, and close to the Theater District, Times Square and Central Park.
The New York Produce Show offers attendees more than a bite of the Big Apple
The New York Produce Show is once again being held at Pier 94, located at 55th St. and the West Side Highway in the heart of Manhattan, on Dec. 10-12.
In order to help attendees make the most of their trip to the Big Apple, The Produce News researched many interesting, entertaining and exciting happenings going on in the city from the weekend prior to the show through weekend following it — along with what is always available of interest.
Morales: W.P. Produce never stops
W.P. Produce, located in Miami, continues to source and distribute the finest tropical produce and exceed customer expectations. The company began operation in 1984. Today founder and Chief Executive Officer Willy Pardo and his daughter, Vice President Desirée Morales, are focused on produce safety, product line diversity and innovative packaging.
Southern Specialties readies for heirloom tomato start
Southern Specialties’ Florida-grown heirloom tomato deal starts at the end of November, Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, said in late October. “This will be part of a comprehensive heirloom program that includes tomatoes grown in Guatemala and Mexico.”
The company uses its well-known “Southern Selects” label on the heirloom tomatoes and other products that it ships to retailers and club stores. It also does a major business in the foodservice sector.
Nickey Gregory Co. is Primus Platinum partner with Superior ratings in Atlanta and Miami
The Nickey Gregory Co. LLC in Forest Park, GA, has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years leading to regular expansion of the company’s headquarters on the Atlanta State Farmers Market, a tomato operation in College Park, GA and a second warehouse in Miami.
The Gregory Co. recently became a Platinum Partner with PrimusLabs and all three locations are Primus GFS- and HACCP-certified with Superior ratings.
Experience passes from generation to generation at AgriTrade Farms
Paul Boris of Deerfield Beach, FL-based AgriTrade Farms LLC began his career at age 13 working with his father on the Pompano State Farmers Market in Pompano Beach, FL. That partnership continued until 1995. Now things have come full circle as his son Brent Boris works alongside him.
“My father was a tough teacher and one of the legendary characters at the Pompano market,” Paul Boris said. “My son has joined me in the business, so I guess you could say I’ve come full circle. I guess you could say it’s in the DNA.”
Tampa PR firm says crisis public relations plan is essential
There have been numerous produce growers and shippers in the news lately for reasons they would rather not be: recalls, foodborne illness outbreaks and, in one notable case, even prison terms for company principals.
“Unfortunately, the court of public opinion renders its verdict within 24 hours after the first reporter calls or the first TV camera goes on,” said Cheryl Miller, chief executive officer of Tampa, FL-based At The Table Public Relations. “How you handle the first 24 hours of a crisis can make all the difference.”
Lipman rolls out new proprietary ‘Ripe Bites’ grape tomatoes
Lipman, headquartered in Immokalee, FL, and one of the nation’s larger growers of open-field tomatoes, long ago made a major commitment to research and development that is now yielding major results.
The company unveiled its latest proprietary round variety, the “Crimson Queen” at PMA Fresh Summit last month, improved flavor and a bright red interior. On the heels of that announcement, the company is now introducing its new proprietary “Ripe Bites” grape tomatoes, which also offer better flavor and color and higher sugar than other varieties.