National Mango Board 'Fresh Mango Street Smarts' Offers Marketing, Sales And Handling Tips

February 3, 2017 National Mango Board

While mangos are one of the most popular fruits in the world, they remain a mystery to many Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs). In an effort to broaden sales opportunities for DSRs, the National Mango Board (NMB) has developed a comprehensive product sheet—Fresh Mango Street Smarts—that spells out product benefits, successful marketing strategies and handling guidelines for fresh mangos.

Global Cold Chain Expo Expanding In 2017

Global Cold Chain Expo, now in its second year, is pleased to announce it will share a single trade show floor with the International Floriculture Expo and United Fresh’s new FreshTEC and FreshMKT expos in 2017. All four shows will occupy the larger West Hall at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, June 13-15.

Third Annual Viva Fresh Golf Tournament Raises Funds For Salad Bars To Schools

February 3, 2017 Viva Fresh Produce Expo

The Viva Fresh Open, entitled “Swing for the Future,” will kick-off the 2017 Viva Fresh Expo at the Crenshaw Cliffside Golf Course, located at the Barton Creek Omni Resort on Thursday, April 20. Presented by Bebo Distributing, Inc and Wonderful Citrus, the tournament will benefit the Salad Bars to Schools foundation.

Food Freshly To Make Organic Sector Transition For 2017

February 3, 2017 Food Freshly

Bio-preservation specialist Food Freshly has launched an innovative product developed to keep sliced organic apples in an optimum condition, as part of a major company-wide transition to organic products throughout 2017.

New Rules For Florida Commercial Spiny Lobster Bully-Netting Get Final Vote

New commercial-fishing rules on using a bully net to scoop lobsters off the sea floor could be in place by the 2017 season opening, depending on a Feb. 8 vote.