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"What's with the strawberry market?" That's a question many produce directors and their buyers have been asking me these days. This has been a very challenging time for California strawberry supplies. Usually, retailers are well stocked and still promoting the fall crop. But this year is different and there is a strawberry shortage caused by extreme weather conditions.

When the New York Produce Show and Conference takes place Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, the team from S. Katzman Produce will be there, walking the floor and meeting with the customers and grower-shippers who have helped make the company the success that it is.

Monterey Mushrooms has named Andrea Smith its director of sales for the western region, which spans from Seattle to Phoenix and Denver to Houston. Smith will manage the sales territory supported by California and Texas farms. She will serve retail, club and foodservice customers in those markets. 

Tom Jenkins has joined the produce division at JOH as an account executive. A seasoned sales and marketing professional, Jenkins has more than a decade of experience growing HP Hood and Chiquita brands in large New England retailers. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the company said he has strong industry relationships and consistently delivers results.

Calavo Growers Inc. hired Andy Foster to support the company’s recently aligned prepared division as vice president of sales – national accounts.

Arrowfarms companies DiSilva Fruit, Gold Bell & Morning Kiss Organic are committed to providing solutions and value for their retail partners and consumers. A trusted leader in the produce company for over 50 years, Arrowfarms has state of the art production facilities located within the heart of New England’s major food hub. These facilities are used for packaging all varieties of potatoes, onions, citrus, vegetables and other commodities.

Fresh ingredients can be part of the mix as we reunite and come together with family and friends this Thanksgiving. We know that magic happens as we circle the table to engage in conversation, enjoy festive new recipes and make lasting memories.

MULTIVAC introduced a new pouch loader to provide a flexible, ergonomic and hygienic process for packaging on belted chambers.

The updated food package for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which was released by U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday, up to quadruples the amount of fruits of vegetables for program participants and aligns with current nutrition science, including the 2017 recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Fresh Del Monte’s operations in the Middle East completed a new fresh-cut facility to meet the expected heightened demand — as needed volumes on its products are expected to double during upcoming tourist events. The facility in Doha, Qatar, is a joint venture between Fresh Del Monte and Doha National Food Industries W.L.L. It will supply a global quick service restaurant with ultra-fresh juice, fresh-cut fruits, fresh-cut veggies, freshly prepared sandwiches...