Watermelon Board Elects New Leadership

The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) convened its Spring 2025 Board Meeting in February in conjunction with the National Watermelon Association (NWA) Annual Convention. During the meeting, the Board elected its executive leadership for the coming year.

FMI’s Power of Produce 2025: Social Media and Ecommerce Boost Produce Consumption

With 94% of produce shoppers actively using social media platforms and 36% discovering new fruits and vegetables through these channels, digital engagement, especially with younger shoppers, is proving to be vital.

Tanimura & Antle Hires Laura Rosemeyer as National Account Manager

March 9, 2025 Tanimura & Antle

Laura Rosemeyer will provide direct support and strategic guidance to her national retail accounts, working closely with the sales and marketing teams to enhance customer relationships and further strengthen Tanimura & Antle’s position as the leading supplier in the fresh produce sector. 

Phoenix Media Network Adds 2 Produce Industry Leaders to Events, Sales Teams

March 7, 2025 Phoenix Media Network

Phoenix Media Network Inc., which boasts an expansive portfolio of events and publications including Produce Business magazine and PerishableNews.com, named Jessie Gunn as Trade Show and Events Director for The New York Produce Show and Conference. The company also hired Carlos Sanchez as Account Executive to help lead sales across the southern United States.

Bay State Milling Expands Oats Portfolio with Launch of PurelySown Purity Protocol Gluten-Free Oats

PurelySown Oats joins SowNaked® Mindfully Farmed Oats to significantly expand the company’s specialty oats offering. Manufactured in Saskatchewan, Canada, PurelySown complements Bay State Milling’s comprehensive portfolio of wheat-based flours, ancient grains, edible seeds and gluten-free, plant-based ingredients from 11 facilities across the U.S.