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Gee Whiz has hired Rebecca Meyers as its eastern regional account manager. To further support its branded identity and to increase the production of its quality fruit, the company is focused on its mission to produce the best eating fruit in the world. It said every team member has a passion for the quality of Gee Whiz fruit. To execute its mission, the hiring of an eastern regional account manager is essential to the growth of the Gee Whiz brand.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an administrative complaint against Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Puerto Rico, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to six produce sellers in the amount of $1.55 million from August 2019 through July 2020.

Last year, International Fruit Genetics selected Agricola Andrea S.A.C. in Peru as the winner of its inaugural D.W. Cain Award competition.  Due to the pandemic the award was offered virtually. Fast forward eight months and IFG CEO Andy Higgins presented the long-awaited trophy in person to the Agricola Andrea executive team — owner Jonathan Geller and Eduardo Mazzini, marketing and business strategy director.

Nash Produce has been a member of the Southeast Produce Council and has been participating in Southern Innovations since the show’s origin. Since the SEPC show brings together a large number of its customers in one venue, it allows Nash Produce the opportunity to spend quality time with individuals in which the team normally spends many hours communicating with over phone, email or video chat.    

Publix Super Markets Charities will donate $5.65 million to 328 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations working to alleviate hunger throughout the Southeast. To further support hunger alleviation efforts, nearly 6,300 Publix associates are volunteering with 205 nonprofits throughout the company’s operating area, each with a mission to help people experiencing food insecurity.

The Maryland Food Center Authority provides economical, sanitary and modern facilities for food-distribution companies operating in the state. That includes those working in the produce industry, through the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market in Jessup, MD.

Dole Food Co. Inc. is expanding its Dole Chopped! Salad Kit line with three new flavors this fall that showcase the latest global and regional flavor trends. The three kits — Dole Chopped! Tropical Thai Salad Kit, Dole Chopped! Maple Pecan Salad Kit and Dole Chopped! Double Dill Salad Kit — contain no artificial colors or flavors and continue the Dole Chopped! tradition of combining fresh chopped Dole lettuces and vegetables with toppings and original dressings to offer a ribbon of flavor in...

WYCO Produce has formed a merger with Northampton Growers Produce. The merger is effective Sept. 15, just in time for the fall season. This association will help expand WYCO’s sales and marketing efforts in delivering top-quality, fresh produce year-round to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers.

Last fall grower-owned-and-operated Chelan Fresh embarked on a series of individual grower interviews, consumer feedback sessions and company core identity work. “As we went through the process, a story emerged that was distilled down to two simple words, transformative yet simple: Joyfully Grown” said Julie DeJarnatt, director of retail strategy, speaking of the genesis of the company’s new fall branding.

The International Fresh Produce Association's pilot program project, which was submitted with a group of partners, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to receive funding.  The project, titled A Vibrant Future, will incentivize growers of specialty crops to adopt climate-smart production in order to establish a consumer-driven, climate-smart market for fruits and vegetables grown using climate-smart practices. The approximate funding ceiling for the project is $15 millio...