Month: January 2018

South Mill Mushrooms of Kennett Square, PA (“South Mill”) and Champ’s Mushrooms of British Columbia, Canada (“Champ’s”), today announced the combination of their respective businesses to create a leading producer and supplier of mushrooms and other produce. The unification of these industry-leaders will create one of the largest mushroom producers and suppliers in North America, servicing customers in all segments of the mushroom marketplace throughout the United States and Canada. …

In collaboration with our association colleagues we’d like to share the following update to last week’s communications regarding the E. coli O157:H7 foodborne illness outbreak that has impacted many members. Our associations have prepared the statement below for media, and advise that you may want to use these talking points in your own business. …

Registration has opened for United Fresh 2018 – a one-of-a-kind event where attendees will discover more June 25-27, in the South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, a 5th event – the SmartFood Expo™ – expands the show floor opportunities co-located with United FreshTEC Expo, United FreshMKT Expo, the Global Cold Chain Expo and the International Floriculture Expo. …

As consumers flock to the produce aisle after the New Year in search of diet-friendly fruits and vegetables, Sun Pacific is reporting an increase in sales for their specialty citrus brand, Vintage Sweets. Vintage Sweets Heirloom Navel Oranges made their debut in January of 2015 and are marketed as a premium navel brand to consumers looking for superior taste, sweetness and eating experience. …

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) announces the election of the association Chairmen for 2018-2019. Elected by a member vote at the October 2017 Association meeting were Co-Chairs Walter Yager of Alpine Fresh, Miami, Florida and Jay Rodriguez, of Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, Florida. …