Fruit Royale Inc. has been successfully growing, packing, importing, exporting and promoting grapes since 2004, working directly with its contracted growers on all aspects of fruit production.

The company is responsible for more than 1,200 acres in California with the San Joaquin Valley helping to supply customers from July through December — accounting for more than 1 million cases of grapes in the state and imports from Peru, Chile and Mexico adding another million boxes.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Foodservice Conference is a key event for Church Bros. Farms every year, and this year’s conference promises to be extra special, as the company will be spotlighting some new items under its Tuscan Salads line.

“Tuscan Salads are the most comprehensive product line of tender leaf plants in the industry,” said Ernst van Eeghen, vice president of foodservice business development for the Salinas, CA-based company.

The Salad Farm, a prominent player in tender leaf greens, recently announced a significant transformation in its company logo. This strategic decision reflects the organization’s commitment to adaptability, innovation and a forward-thinking approach.

GR Fresh has long been dedicated to ensuring that its customers receive the freshest and highest-quality produce through the use of innovative technologies while upholding high standards throughout production and distribution.

The McAllen, TX-based company prides itself on high-yield production practices and a strong social commitment to customers, employees and the environment.

This year, GR Fresh has experienced some bumps, as many in the produce industry have due to the economy and rising costs.

Basciani Foods has been in the mushroom biz since 1925. The fifth-generation company grows all sizes of white mushrooms and exotics.

The Avondale, PA-based company packs for national retail grocery store chains, restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. It has processing and storage facilities in Chicago, Orlando and Minneapolis, and ships more than a million pounds of mushrooms per week.

Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, which operates on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, serves local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers.

“Foodservice makes up a significant portion of our business portfolio,” said Jordan Grainger, vice president of sales for the company. “We have continued to see our foodservice partnerships grow over the past several years.”