Month: February 2016

Coco Taps, a coconut tool manufacturer and beverage company, announces its first grocery store distribution agreement for its coconut water tool kit with Albert's Organics, the nation's leading distributor of organic food. The Coco Taps Tool Kit brings a safe and simple system to open coconuts and drink fresh coconut water. …

Neil Merritt, a professional in the produce industry, joins Fusion Marketing as Director of Sales and Business Development. Merritt’s extensive background in sales, trade marketing, category management, and industry board leadership positions will serve him well as he propels Fusion to the next level of sales expertise and client services. …

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number-one selling avocado brand in the U.S., returned to advertising’s biggest night with another highly successful, multi-dimensional Big Game campaign. Based on data from Nielsen’s Super Bowl 360 Ad Effectiveness Scorecard, AFM’s “Avos In Space” spot exceeded Super Bowl advertising norms in several prominent categories including brand appeal, brand memorability and message linkage and likeability. …

Ippolito International has hired Dan Canales in the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Processing. Dan was most recently with Misionero Vegetables of Gonzales, CA in the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In his new capacity, Dan will oversee the sales and marketing departments of Ippolito, with a special focus on the company’s new processing facility and launching of its’ products. …

Organto Foods Inc. (OGO) is pleased to announce that it's processing and packing facility located in Patzun, Guatemala has received approval for organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program. Quality Certification Services ("QCS"), a leading organic certification program based in Florida, reviewed Organto's application and records. QCS is an industry leader with more than 25 years of experience in certification with clients in 39 states and 12 countries. …