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The Texas International Produce Association is expanding their career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education. EDGE is the next step of the original Aggies for Fresh program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh produce industry.
With Ramadan right around the corner, Natural Delights is offering its two-, five- and 11-pound window boxes to meet the need during the brand’s highest sales period of the year. With a start date of March 22 this year, Muslim shoppers will be looking for Natural Delights products in early March to prepare for the holiday.
It was in December of 2002 that the late Francisco (Pancho) Obregon opened IPR Fresh in Nogales, AZ, with the idea of brokering a few fresh produce items and bringing them into the U.S. market. “Our first product was the bell pepper,” said Jose Luis Obregon, son of the founder and the current president. “We’ve been growing ever since. We’ve had a good track record of delivering high-quality bell peppers and we’ve built strong relationships with trusted growers in Mexico that are focused on sustainable farming practices.”
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium. The event was the third summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of underrepresented groups to provide these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits are part of Hy-Vee’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its supplier base and product offerings, as well as supporting minority communities across its eight-state territory.
Dave Daniel has been named the general manager for Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.’s U.S. and Canada business. Previously, he was the blueberry breeding and nursery company’s U.S. operations manager.