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Allen Lund Company has announced plans for the expansion of their Charlotte, NC office.  Operating under the direction of manager, Jim McGuire, the Charlotte office of ALC was opened in 1998.  "We are currently in an expansion mode with anticipated growth of 25-30% in the coming year," stated McGuire.  "With our inbound freight growth as well as the natural growth of our existing customers we will be doubling our staff in the next few years.  Adding additional sales and business development personnel will be key to our success." …

Fresh produce pack house solutions specialist Marco completed its first product installation in Spain with leading table grape producer SAT Moyca, following an exciting period of overseas expansion for the UK-based company. …

The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah this January 8-11, 2015. In 2014, the event hosted more than 3000 produce industry members. …

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce Jay Ellis as their Chief Sales Officer. In his role, Jay will be responsible for utilizing best practices to establish and meet sales targets and ensure the best possible service and effective communications with Ready Pac customers. Along with building and developing the Ready Pac sales team, Jay will manage and direct the execution of sales plans and initiatives across all sales channels. …

United Fresh Produce Association welcomes Sen. Pat Roberts, (R) Kansas, to the Tuesday, September 9 General Session Breakfast at The Washington Conference. The senior senator from Kansas has a distinguished career of serving in the House and Senate on several key committees, and has served as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Ethics Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee. …