Progressive Produce Hires Director Of Food Safety

September 9, 2016 Progressive Produce LLC

Progressive Produce LLC announced today the hiring of CHRIS POLITO as Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance, effective August 29.

Markon Cooperative Joins Labor Of Love Program And Surprises Packing Crew

September 9, 2016 Markon Cooperative, Inc.

“At Markon, one core value is that people matter – and we know how critical to our success the people that harvest and pack our products are,” said Tim York, Markon’s president. “Through our partnership with Labor of Love, we are able to acknowledge and thank the dedicated people who work in the fields every day to ensure we are able to offer the best produce to our foodservice customers.”

Give Your Tropical Fruit Sales A Boost This Rosh Hashanah

September 9, 2016 Frieda’s Inc.

“Our clients who create displays for Rosh Hashanah see an increase in fruit sales during the week leading up to the holiday,” said Karen Caplan, president and CEO of Frieda’s Specialty Produce. “Every retailer has told us that in addition to prominent grocery displays, plentiful displays of tropical and specialty fruits are well received during the Jewish New Year holidays.

LGS Specialty Sales Supports Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure In NYC

September 9, 2016 LGS Specialty Sales

Employees of LGS Specialty Sales will give back and get to know their customers on a whole new level by participating in the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure, a 5K Walk/Run, which takes place this Saturday in Central Park, New York.

California Avocado Commission To Unveil New Corporate Logo At Fresh Summit

September 9, 2016 California Avocado Commission

At the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida the California Avocado Commission (CAC) will celebrate its 45th year as an exhibitor. During the Expo on October 15 and 16 the Commission will share information about the 2017 California avocado season and also with unveil a new corporate logo that aligns with the California avocado consumer logo and label schematic.