Month: July 2018

Loring R. Tocchini, previously with Loris Resources, LLC has joined The Fresh Connection as Vice President of Sales of the Americas. Tocchini brings thirty four years of Produce Industry sales experience to his new role; the last thirty of which have been in internationally directed sales to the Asian market place on fresh fruit. …

Irish fresh food producer Total Produce on Monday received regulatory clearance in the European Union for its purchase of a 45 percent stake in U.S. peer Dole, subject to the sale of Swedish business. …

Bonipak Produce Inc., a California-based, family owned and operated grower and shipper of quality vegetables, is pleased to announce the promotion of Stan Otremba to the role of Director of Sales. Otremba has been a valued and trusted Bonipak employee for more than 20 years and brings a unique blend of farming expertise, leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills to his new role. …

General attendee registration is now open for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS), slated for December 12-13 in Monterey, CA. A joint-production between California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Organic Produce Network (OPN), OGS will bring together the entire organic growing and production chain as well as service providers and supply chain partners for two days of information, education and networking opportunities. …

What started as a small idea with big hopes, has grown far beyond what its creators could’ve imagined. After five years running, Tour de Fresh presented by the California Giant Foundation, continues to support Salad Bars to Schools in a big way. …