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No matter when Ramadan falls on the calendar, it is one of the busiest times for date industry. Typically, preparations for the holiday require a 10-week pipeline in order to ramp up for the increase in demand. This year, however, that timeline coincided with Christmas, New Year’s and other holidays. For date shippers, that created an especially busy period from the end of 2022 well into 2023. “For us it feels very rushed,” said Mark Tadros of Aziz Farms. “Ramadan is much closer this yea...

Consalo Family Farms has been in the farming industry since the 1920s and four generations of the Consalo family have kept the company thriving and successful. That includes attending events like the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA. The following businesses and in...

For 40 years Jim Malanca has been at the helm of melon sales as an owner and integral leader of Westside Produce Co. This month he will step down from daily sales activities.

It was precisely two years ago when produce industry veteran Mike Madden started Macadu Fresh, a business focused on growing, importing and distributing quality fresh fruits from its headquarters in Vineland, NJ, and alternate space in Miami.

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, now has availability of its proprietary purple artichokes. This seasonal, limited edition of the Ocean Mist Farms artichoke family is a colorful variety selected for superior flavor and appearance. The heaviest production period is expected to be Feb. 20–April 23.

The iconic Get Crackin’ campaign that helped Wonderful Pistachios become a household name is back. Wonderful Pistachios will feature nostalgic talent alongside some of the latest trends to relaunch Get Crackin’ and celebrate the unique ways people enjoy cracking open and eating pistachios. The campaign brings irreverent humor in a new series of commercials, will set world records at the “Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship” and encourages TikTok users to #GetCrackin.�...

Riggio Distribution Co., doing business on the Detroit Produce Terminal, is a customer-driven company dedicated to making its customers profitable and competitive in the marketplace by providing them with safe, secure, quality produce. “We choose our partners based on their willingness to share in our commitment to offer the finest level of quality and service available,” said Philip Riggio, owner of the company. “We measure our performance, not by how much we do, but how much we do right....

Sbrocco International, a premier produce importer and distributor, has added a new sales team member at its Charlotte, NC, office. Matt Musgrave will be joining Sbrocco to assist and grow customer service and reach. He brings extensive retail experience, where he has worked at both the store and corporate level for the last 26 years. Formerly with Food Lion, Musgrave will be based in Sbrocco’s Charlotte office.

The new year is a perfect time to try out some fresh, healthy recipes! Megan, @mamaofwholelittles shares her recipe for Melon Smoothie Bowls as the perfect breakfast or healthy snack idea! Made with, and served in, Alonna™ Canary Melons it’s a great no-waste treat that we are certain your whole family is going to love!