¡Yo Quiero! looks to build on success of 2024
By all accounts, ¡Yo Quiero! had a wildly successful 2024, expanding its product line and seeing interest surge for its nutritious dips. Now, it is preparing to bring that momentum forward throughout 2025.
Among the new items ¡Yo Quiero! announced in 2024 was its Grab & Go line that features four-ounce cups of its dips, designed to be a healthy yet portable snack.
Market Minute: Sweet corn supplies ready for early promotion
Oftentimes it can be beneficial to promote certain seasonal produce items ahead of your competition. Normally corn displays are initially set up, advertised and launched around the end of March into April.
There’s an old proverb that states, “the early bird gets the worm,” and now can be an ideal time to do just that with sweet corn.
Church Brothers unveils new ad campaign
Church Brothers Farms launched a new campaign to educate customers about its enhanced one-stop shop capabilities. Starting last week, the slogan “Your One-Stop Shop Just Got Better” will be featured across advertising, social media, company website and in a new video that highlights the benefits of the company’s offerings for both foodservice and retail customers.
Syngenta Flowers' portfolio captivates at flower show
On Feb. 7 and 8, Syngenta Flowers opened its doors for a Flower Show in Garh Mukteshwar, India. At Jain Agro Greens in Uttar Pradesh, the India team of Syngenta displayed its full portfolio to more than 120 growers from all parts of India.
David Gibson receives Golden Apple Award
A lifelong apple grower with deep family roots in the Newcastle area has been chosen as the winner of this year’s UPL Golden Apple Award. The award was presented to David Gibson on Feb. 18 at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association banquet in Niagara Falls.
Red Sun Farms showcasing Empress Limited Edition Tomatoes at Southern Exposure
Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure holds significant importance for the Red Sun Farms team.
Chrysal launches recyclable PP cachets and bio-based flower food in the Americas
Chrysal, a global leader in flower care solutions, proudly introduces recyclable (No. 5 polypropylene) packaging with bio-based flower food across the Americas. This innovation underscores Chrysal’s commitment to advancing sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint.
EFI awarded $1.2M Walmart Foundation grant
Equitable Food Initiative, a workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. The funding marks the fourth grant EFI has received from the Walmart Foundation, part of its efforts to promote responsible labor practices across the produce supply chain.
Exp. Group to make Southern Exposure debut
A leading importer and distributor of tropical fruits, Exp. Group has recently expanded with a new location in McAllen, TX, in addition to its headquarters in North Bergen, NJ. As its presence is growing, the company is participating in its first Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure show.
Vidalia sweet onion season: A taste of tradition, a vision for the future
Hold onto your taste buds—the countdown to Vidalia Sweet Onion season is on! Soon, these iconic onions will be making their way from Georgia farms to your table.
The journey began in the early 1930s when Moses "Mose" Coleman discovered the uniquely sweet onions, now famously known as Vidalia Sweet Onions, growing in Toombs County. Vidalia Sweet Onions are grown during the short days of winter and harvested in spring. Each onion pulls nutrients from its top and bottom, forming its signature sweet rings. In ideal conditions, they can grow 1/8" in diameter every 24 hours.