San Miguel Produce Names New Vice President Of Sales & Marketing

February 20, 2018 San Miguel Produce

San Miguel Produce, Inc. is pleased to announce a new member of the San Miguel family, Bob Cummings as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Organic Pumpkins Become Latest Product To Join Laser Labeling Revolution

February 20, 2018 Laser Food

Bio Freshi, one of Europe’s largest importers and marketers of organic pumpkins, has become the latest fresh produce company to make a commitment to laser labelling, having elected to work with technology specialist Laser Food to introduce the eco-friendly system to its products. The Netherlands-based company, which also markets avocados and mangos, among other products, is using laser labelling to replace wasteful paper labels.

Ippolito International Continues To Expand

February 20, 2018 Ippolito International

Ippolito International is expanding its existing conventional asparagus program with California production out of Coastal View Packing in the Salinas Valley. Additionally, Ippolito is introducing organic asparagus in 1 lb. bunches and value-added pack sizes.

Earth Source To Launch Corona Extra Branded Limes

February 20, 2018 Earth Source

Constellation Brands, the No. 1 import beer company in the U.S., has granted Earth Source, an international and domestic fresh produce grower representative, the right to source and distribute Corona Extra branded limes under an agreement brokered by The Joester Loria Group.

Produce For Better Health Foundation Announces 2018 Formula 5 Student Marketing Competition Finalists

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is proud to announce the finalists of the Formula 5 Student Marketing Competition. The competition offers marketing students from accredited colleges and universities within the United States the opportunity to create a marketing pitch that will increase consumption of fruit and vegetables. Each team has access to a leader in the fruit and vegetable industry to be a mentor as they create their proposal.