Ecoripe Tropicals in Medley, FL, has enjoyed tremendous growth and evolvement in recent times.

The company enjoyed a highly successful PMA Fresh Summit last October, where it showcased its new one-pound clamshell of “Lafinita” brand rambutan, in addition to sampling the product to visitors. The product is packed fresh from Global Good Agricultural Practices certified orchards, and is marketed under the “Lafinita” brand.

Simcha Weinstein, director of marketing for Albert’s Organics, headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, said that the company is exhibiting at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2013 Southern Exposure Retail & Foodservice Conference & Expo that will be held on Feb. 28-March 2 at the Caribe Royale Resort & Conference Center in Orlando, FL.

Kingston & Associates Marketing LLC said that its Costa Rican MD2 golden pineapple program is building in volume, and supplies are on track to meet Easter demand and spring promotions.

“Overall, the crop looks great and setting up nicely for good volume and quality for the spring,” said Ken Nabal, president of the Idaho Falls, ID-based company, who recently toured the farms in Costa Rica. Kingston markets the variety under the “Kingston Sugar Pine” brand.

“DNE World Fruit Sales will promote Florida red and white grapefruit, and Valencia oranges at the 2013 Southern Exposure expo,” said Kathy Hearl, marketing promotions manager for the Ft. Pierce, FL-based company. “We will have some of these of varieties on hand at the expo.”

During the expo, DNE World Fruit will also be highlighting some of its upcoming varieties from South Africa, Chile, Australia, Peru and Mexico.

“The summer citrus season will kick off in mid-May and run through October,” Ms. Hearl added.

Bob Besix, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Country Fresh Mushroom Co., headquartered in in Avondale, PA, told The Produce News that the company has been a member of the Southeast Produce Council since its inception.

“This year the Southeast Produce Council will have a New Product Showcase,” Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, told The Produce News.