The Produce News

Nickey Gregory Co., a family-owned produce wholesaler and processor based in Forest Park, GA, recently used the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show to welcome industry partners to its newly upgraded facilities. Read more on our website!

Volm Companies is excited to be kicking off a new feature called Machine of the Month! This series will highlight a special equipment solution that is making a difference in packing sheds across the continent. This month, we are spotlighting our Volmstack Robotic Palletizing Systems. Robotic palletizing systems are highly customizable and can be programmed for high-speed stacking of bags from multiple baggers, or simpler single-line systems packing directly into display-ready formats. These solutions are available in several sizes and can also accommodate bulk bags/bales or cartons. For more information about how robotic solutions can make your life easier, contact a Volm sales representative today. #volmcompanies #volm #freshproduce #robotics #robots #palletizer #palletization #automation #farming #farms #package #innovation KUKA

The National Watermelon Promotion Board announced its continued partnership with the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) for the 11th consecutive year. Read more on our website!

In April 2024, we partnered with Category Partners, LLC and conducted blind apple taste tests. 🔎 The proof is in the data—Ambrosia Gold® is winning shoppers over with taste, texture, and appeal! Discover how Ambrosia Gold® is setting a new "Gold Standard" in flavor, texture, and appearance for apple lovers everywhere. Curious? Check out our fresh new consumer study report to find out why this apple has everyone talking: https://lnkd.in/gY42nRDu #cmiorchards #categorypartners #ambrosiagold #sweetashoney #freshfruit #pnwfruit #cmiapples #ambrosia

After nine years chairing the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers board of directors, George Gilvesy has chosen not to seek reappointment, which has resulted in the appointment of Steve Peters as his successor, effective Nov. 1. Read more on our website!

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Chairman of the Board Eric Lindberg has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective immediately. Read more on our website!

The Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast was held Oct. 19 at the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. Read more on our website!

🌍 Meet us at two major trade events in the floriculture industry! From 5-7 November 2024, we will attend the Trade Fair Aalsmeer and the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF 2024). It is a great opportunity to meet and discuss the future of fresh produce and explore innovative solutions like our Vidre+™ technology, which helps slow down the aging process of flowers. 🌸🍎 Our team Peter Vriends, Ewelina Urbańska, and Andrzej Wolan will be there to meet with partners and discuss how we can support your business in extending product freshness. If you're attending, please contact us via PM and schedule a meeting! #FreshInset #TradeFairAalsmeer #IFTF2024 #Floriculture 

Erin Sigrist has joined FMI’s state government relations team as the association’s new director of state government affairs. Read more on our website!

🚚 Cada día avanzamos con entregas precisas y confiables. Como proveedor exclusivo de Nestlé, continuamos entregando más de 40 contenedores refrigerados para asegurar la calidad de tus helados favoritos. Contenedores refrigerados entregados en: ✅ Plaza Vea Colonial ✅ Plaza Vea Chosica ✅ Plaza Vea Trujillo ✅ Plaza Vea Barranco Trabajamos sin descanso para que cada punto de entrega cuente con la mejor tecnología de frío. ZGROUP y Nestlé, unidos en la misión de llevar lo mejor a cada hogar. 🌍💙 #Nestlé #CadenaDeFrio #ZGROUP #helados #coldstorage #contenedoresrefrigerados #reefercontainer #thermoking #coldstoragecontainer #fastsolutions #fastdelivery