H. Brooks and J&J Distributing to be Purchased

May 23, 2019 New Harvest Foods

Minnesota-based produce companies H. Brooks and Company and its affiliates and J&J Distributing are being acquired by New Harvest Foods. New Harvest Foods is controlled by the Dragonfly Group and its affiliates led by entrepreneur Jason Jaynes.

Sun World Appoints Panel of Licensees to Import & Market Proprietary Grapes in US, Canada

May 23, 2019 World Innovations

Sun World Innovations has designated a panel of leading American and Canadian fruit companies to import its proprietary branded table grape varieties to North America, President David Marguleas announced today.

Ready Pac Foods Releases Tropical Mango Salad Just in Time for National Mango Month

May 23, 2019 Ready Pac Foods

Mango and salad lovers, rejoice! Ready Pac Foods, a brand of Bonduelle Fresh Americas, today announced the introduction of its Limited Edition Bistro® Tropical Mango Salad with Mango Cilantro Vinaigrette. The salad hits shelves today just in time for the remainder of National Salad Month in May and in celebration of National Mango Month coming up in June.

Retailers Make a Splash in 28th Annual Idaho Potato Lover’s Display Contest

A sea of showstopping displays from coast to coast made for some tough judging in the 2019 Idaho® Potato Lover’s Retail Display Contest, which gave out more than $150,000 in cash and prizes.

Empaque Don Jorge Opens with Optimized Efficiency

May 23, 2019 Crespo Organic

The packing house, originally built by Roberto Crespo Fitch in the early 1970’s has now been totally revamped by his children Malu, Roberto, Jorge and Jose Angel, who today run the family’s agricultural business (El Grupo Crespo).