The Bonipak Family of Cos. named Scott Cruciger as its new CEO. Cruciger brings over 20 years of experience in the ingredients industry across food & beverage, industrial, pharmaceutical and agricultural markets. 

He has held leadership roles in multiple business sectors including operations, supply chain, commercial and strategic management.

"I am honored to join Bonipak and lead this incredible organization," said Cruciger. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation established and working with the talented team to drive continued innovation and growth."

The tomato category is one of the top sales volume contributors in the produce department. Tomato sales for a 52-week period were a whopping $4.8 billion. That’s a whole lot of sales the category provided for retailers. Conventional tomatoes generated $4.5 billion with organic tomatoes at $325 million.

Bland Farms, a leader in sweet onions, is teaming up with Weber to bring flavor and excitement to football season for this year's Gameday Sweetness promotion. Designed to engage shoppers, inspire game-day meals and drive produce department traffic, this brand-new partnership is designed to help retailers score big sales.

Lipman Family Farms is spotlighting its expanding fresh-cut capabilities at New York Produce Show and Conference. Attendees can find its conveniently cut and packaged produce solutions at booth No. 416, Dec. 2-4 at the Javits Center. 

Lipman is attending the three-day event to celebrate the depth of its fresh-cut lineup and connect with its Northeast partners. From fajita and bruschetta mixes to salsa, Bell peppers, onions and more, Lipman’s fresh-cut products are processed at the peak of flavor and innovatively packed to maximize food safety and shelf life.

The leadership behind Continental Fresh has long believed that fresh produce can — and should — do more than feed people. It can improve lives. That philosophy sits at the center of the company’s Water For All initiative, which directs a portion of proceeds from every labeled box of mangos to fund clean-water and sanitation projects in rural Latin America. 

With the holiday season in full swing, Sunkist Growers is bringing back a timeless tradition with the return of its limited-edition 10-pound holiday-themed carton and quarter bin for Sunkist Navel oranges — a festive nod to the citrus gifts that have brightened tables and stockings for generations.