Having recently expanded to McAllen, TX, Exp. Group, a noted importer and distributor of tropical fruits, is thrilled to be heading to Viva Fresh.

With 119 years of providing outstanding service and now led by fourth-generation owners Jake and Drew Billmeyer, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons continues to be a go-to company for produce.

Working from the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, the company’s distribution network reaches most of the United States and into Canada, with an increased presence in Toronto in recent years.

Soon, the company will be heading to the Viva Fresh show where it expects a lot of great things to happen.

The Vidalia onion category experienced a strong season in 2024, with increased consumer demand and retail promotions helping to drive sales.

Babé Farms grows, packs and ships a colorful assortment of baby and specialty vegetables in California’s Santa Maria Valley and things are looking strong at the company in 2025.

At Shuman Farms, the company is always looking ahead to how it can grow and evolve, and 2025 is shaping up to be a big year.

The Cowart family has been engaged in farming since the early 1980s, spanning five generations. Currently, the farm is managed by Jim P. Cowart along with his two sons, Jimmy and Anthony Cowart. Together, they cultivate a little more than 500 acres of Vidalia onions each year.

With more than 30 years of experience in cultivating exceptionally sweet onions in Toombs County, Ga., the company possesses the expertise necessary for successful onion production.