Taylor Farms Acquires FreshPoint Toronto

March 31, 2021 Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms announces the acquisition of FreshPoint’s Toronto operations, effective March 28, 2021. The fresh cut vegetable operation will continue to serve current FreshPoint customers and facilitate further growth of Taylor Farms in Canada.

Vidalia Onions On The Official Menu at the 2021 Kentucky Derby

March 31, 2021 Vidalia® Onion Committee

The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) announced that Vidalia onions are on the official menu for the 2021 Kentucky Derby and will be featured in several dishes served to patrons of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.

United Fresh Names 25 Retail Produce Manager Award Honorees

This year’s cohort of 25 produce managers represents supermarket banners, commissaries and independent retail stores from 21 different states and one Canadian province. The winners will be the honored guests during United Fresh 2021 this June.

Specialty Citrus Varieties Available for Spring Season

March 31, 2021 Bee Sweet Citrus

As immunity-boosting foods remain at the top of mind for many families, the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team reports a strong supply of specialty citrus varieties to meet ongoing demand for fresh produce.

Simon & Schuster Publishes Book Honoring Frieda Caplan

Authored by Mara Rockliff and illustrated by Giselle Potter, the book celebrates the incredible life of Frieda Caplan—the produce pioneer who forever changed the way Americans eat by introducing a whole new world of delicious foods to the United States—from baby carrots to blood oranges and, of course, kiwis!