Month: September 2018

To better help the global fresh produce and floral industry to harness the increasing role of technology, the global industry’s leading trade association is expanding its technology expertise. Vonnie Estes will join Produce Marketing Association (PMA) as vice president of technology, bringing her extensive experience – and passion for agriculture and sustainability – starting Oct. 1. …

A major marketing and distribution agreement has been reached between Malena Produce in Nogales, Arizona and International Greenhouse Produce in Culiacan, Sinaloa Mexico. Gonzalo Avila, the CEO of Malena Produce Announced September 14th that an agreement was finalized on July 31st.  …

MountainKing Potatoes has introduced new “baby” versions of its popular Yellow and Red varieties packed fresh to order in 1.5# bags designed to appeal to younger shoppers while generating a higher ring for its grocer partners. …

Over the past five years, CEO Vic Smith and his leadership team have provided over $600,000 in scholarships. Mr. Smith shared, “It’s actually an honor for us to be able to support those who give so much to fulfill the dreams we have for our companies. Each of our team members is critical to the success of our company." …

Church Brothers Farms (CBF), a leading fresh produce farming/shipping company and grower-owned processor, True Leaf Farms, hired a general manager to direct the company’s Mexico efforts. …