Month: December 2023

Newly Certified Cold Treatment Facility to Boost Fresh Produce Imports Through North Carolina Ports

December 15, 2023 North Carolina Ports

Lewis Nursery and Farms and its subsidiary American Blueberries, LLC have officially opened a USDA APHIS certified cold treatment facility located in Rocky Point, N.C.  This certified facility will not only benefit American Blueberries and its customers, but the availability of this service will support the import of fresh produce, like blueberries, grapes, apples, pears, citrus and a broad variety of organics, through the Port of Wilmington year-round. …

FullTilt Marketing Welcomes New Talent and Elevates Leadership

December 15, 2023 FullTilt Marketing 

FullTilt Marketing, a premier firm specializing in agriculture, fresh produce, and specialty food industries, is delighted to unveil strategic enhancements to its team. The company is proud to welcome Olga Sacal as the new marketing & events specialist, while also celebrating the well-deserved promotion of Jen Velasquez to vice president of marketing. …

A Duo of Honours In Female Entrepreneurship: Equifruit’s Jennie Coleman Leadership and Voice for Equality Recognized

December 15, 2023 Equifruit

Equifruit proudly announces that its President, Jennie Coleman, has been honoured with the prestigious RBC Momentum Award. The award ceremony, a celebration of Canada’s most accomplished women entrepreneurs, recognized Coleman’s outstanding leadership and driver of Equifruit’s success. …

North Coast Seafoods Pens a Distribution Partnership with Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods 

December 14, 2023 North Coast Seafoods

North Coast Seafoods, a prominent Boston-based, family-owned seafood supplier,  is thrilled to announce its partnership with Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods, a leading New England wholesale food distributor serving food service businesses and educational institutions in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. …

Better Seafood Board Welcomes New Chair and Board Members

December 14, 2023 National Fisheries Institute

The Better Seafood Board is announcing a new chairman and set of members on its Board of Managers. The 15-member board rotates 5 seats annually. …