Farmer Bros. Co. Announces Executive Appointments
Farmer Bros. Co. announced the appointment of Ellen D. Iobst as Chief Operations Officer, David G. Robson as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as other executive management changes. …
Month: February 2017
New Flavors And Donald Trump: Florida Strawberry Season
Florida strawberries are a dependable harbinger of spring, but what they taste like, the price they command and just how competitive they are with strawberries from California and Mexico change dramatically year to year.
What can we expect this year? Some changes, some optimism and some uncertainty. …
Veggie-Inspired Consumption Trends: Opportunities For The Fresh Produce Sector?
Flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans, meat-free-Mondays or Veggie-Fridays, whatever it is called, veggie trends are here to stay. Consumers have become increasingly interested in experimenting with veggie-inspired diets and this trend is only going to continue. However, is the fruit and vegetable sector doing enough to take advantage of this consumer trend? And what about other consumer trends that could be opportunities for the sector? Freshfel presented an overview of consumption trends during one of the events at the Fruit Logistica. …
Del Monte Produce Helping With Port Manatee's Containerized Cargo Goals
Produce shipping company Del Monte will add container shipping vessels to its Port Manatee itinerary starting in March, port executive director Carlos Buqueras announced Thursday. …
The Fruit Exporters Association Of Chile Confirms Financial Contribution Campaign For Fire Relief Efforts
The Board of Directors of the Fruit Exporters Association of Chile (ASOEX) has joined forces with the FUNDACION DESAFIO LEVANTEMOS CHILE in relief efforts connected to recent fires that impacted thousands of people in Chile. The organizations will work together to rebuild houses and support infrastructure (schools, police, firemen, etc.), in areas of greatest need following the fires. …
