IBIE 2025 Kicks Off Exhibit Space Sales in Q1

January 15, 2024 IBIE

For the first time in the show’s history, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — known as the Baking Expo™ and the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event — will combine both rounds of its Priority Space Selection and application process into one streamlined space assignment process for members of American Bakers Association, BEMA and Retail Bakers of America, as well as renewing IBIE 2022 exhibitors.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates Mardi Gras 2024 with Carnival Festivities Across the Gulf Coast

January 15, 2024 Winn-Dixie

Let the good times roll with Winn-Dixie during Carnival season this year. The grocer is honoring its long-standing heritage by celebrating time-honored traditions and flavors locals know and love. From king cakes to parades, Winn-Dixie has all the classic food and fun to make this year’s Mardi Gras memorable.

Dole Adds Shipping Service for Fresh Fruit North America

January 15, 2024 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company announced the launch of a new weekly vessel service that will call the Northeast United States that started December 31, 2023. The expanded service will increase capacity of tropical fresh fruits, including Dole branded bananas, pineapples, dragon fruit, mangoes and limes coming to the US from Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala into the Port of Wilmington, DE.

National Mango Board Invites Nominations for Board Member Positions

January 15, 2024 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board launches its search for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the term 2025-2027. The board’s primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor, and nutritional benefits of this versatile superfruit. The board also serves as a unifying force within the mango industry.

Sage Fruit Announces Key Leadership Changes

January 15, 2024 Sage Fruit

Effective January 15, 2024, Steve Clement, the CEO of Sage Fruit Company, will assume the position of PNW Tree Fruit’s new CEO. PNW Tree Fruit owns approximately 6,000 acres of tree fruit as well as Legacy Fruit Packers (a Sage packer since 1999), Chelan Fruit (a Sage packer since 2022), and Manson Fruit. In addition to his new role at PNW Tree Fruit, Steve will become the Chairman of the Board of Sage Fruit. In this capacity, he will collaborate with the new CEO of Sage Fruit and continue to guide the company’s strategic direction.