Flagship Food Group Acquires Yucatan Foods to add Fresh Guacamole and Dips to Portfolio

February 9, 2023 Flagship Food Group

Flagship Food Group, LLC announced it has acquired Yucatan Foods, LLC adding guacamole and dips to its growing portfolio of Southwestern foods. Yucatan manufactures and markets fresh guacamole and salsa under the Yucatan and Cabo Fresh brands.

Blueberry Recipes and Resources Inspire Heart-Smart Choices for American Heart Month

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is encouraging consumers to make heart-smart choices – like grabbing a boost of blue – in February for American Heart Month. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that blueberries can be part of eating patterns to improve heart health, especially as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. To promote more heart-healthy boosts of blue, USHBC is sharing blueberry recipes, nutrition information, research and more throughout the month.

IFG Honors Long-Term Licensee with Second Annual D.W. Cain Award

February 9, 2023 International Fruit Genetics

International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), the world’s largest table grape breeder, which boasts over 48 patented table grape varieties and ten patented sweet cherry varieties, has announced that Kuara Comercial e Exportadora de Frutas Ltda based in Brazilis the winner of the company’s second annual D.W. Cain Award competition. 

OPS 2023 Announces First Ed Session: CEA—Where Do We Grow from Here?

February 9, 2023 Organic Produce Summi

The continued growth of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) and how producers, retailers, and consumers are responding to fresh produce items grown indoors will be the subject of the first-announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023.

Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Announces New Leadership

February 9, 2023 Driscoll’s

Wyard Stomp has been promoted to Managing Director, Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The role reports to Driscoll’s Chairman and CEO, J. Miles Reiter. With Driscoll’s mission to continually delight berry consumers through alignment of customers and berry growers, this organizational change fuels the growth trajectory and innovation of an important geographical region in the berry category.