VOL. 27 | Dave's Specialty Produce: A Test of Time




Articles in This Issue


Retail Runway

With its smiling monster mascot and convenient grab-and-go packaging, Giumarra’s Bright Bites mandarin oranges are an ideal and easy snack for kids headed back to school and adults looking for a...

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My Favorite Things: Leighanne Thomsen, Brand Marketing Manager, Mission Produce Inc.

Fashion week, Freakonomics, taco Tuesday, and of course avocados—what are some of Mission Produce’s Brand Marketing Manager’s favorite things? Find out in the latest Snack..

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Jordan's Picks: Organic Produce Summit 2017

Between sold-out exhibitor spaces and more than 200 retailers, representing 70 different buying organizations in attendance, this year’s show hit it out of the park. So, what are some of the...

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Jessica's Picks: PMA Foodservice 2017

PMA Foodservice has grown to be one of my most looked-forward-to industry events. Not only is it the perfect excuse to spend some time in lovely Monterey, California, but it’s a conference that...

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Melissa's Picks: PMA Foodservice 2017

PMA Foodservice was a whirlwind of cyclists, get-togethers, dinners, and reunions as the foodservice providers and buyers descended on Monterey, California. As my senses were delighted with savory,...

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Dave's Specialty Imports: A Test of Time

Honoring a produce pioneer and his legacy as the company hits this key milestone, Leslie Simmons and Mike Bowe share details in the Snack...

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Better Together: A Fruitful Partnership

Combining two well known brands and three experienced treefruit purveyors, Mac Riggan discusses fulfilling the fluctuating needs of retailers in this exclusive...

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Fare Game

This retailer puts produce on a pedestal in its health-centered model. CEO Frank Scorpiniti and Director of Produce Mike Lappin reveal the company's game plan for growth...

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Produce Pro Software: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Technology and produce become one industry in this growing company's walls. Key execs Dave Donat, along with Tony Zuccato and Marc Hatfield talk innovation, efficiency, and more...

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Q&A with Doreen Ng

With executive buy-side and supply-side experience, Doreen Ng dishes about how women are positioned to seize opportunities across the industry in this Snack exclusive...

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Greenyard Logistics USA: Beyond a Building

Marking a significant stride in growth and more to come, Head of New Business Development and Vice President Steve Marinello and Managing Director Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk share what this means and what is next...

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Agrobot

With a varying series of whirs and clicks, there's more than just the familiar hum of electronics that technology can bring to the industry. As some companies in our professional and literal fields...

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Mentors in the Making: Joan Wickham

What do top industry minds such as Roger Pepperl, Jill Overdorf, and Debbie Himsel have to say about this rising produce star? Find out in our Snack exclusive...

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A Closer Look at FRESH ENERGY™ by Caramel Naturel® Medjool Date Packaging

Retailers aiming to capture sales in the date category can now look to the new Fresh Energy™ label, created by Caramel Naturel® and Atlas Produce. Designed to pop on the shelf and bring a vibrant,...

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A Closer Look at SUNSET® Minzano® Pasta Kit

Always innovative, SUNSET® is bringing more value to retailers across North America with the company’s new Minzano® Pasta Kit. Whether consumers are on-the-go, looking for a break from meal prep,...

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A Closer Look at Southern Valley’s Zucchini Noodles

Southern Valley is not your average company, and if you have a craving for #notyouraveragenoodle, then the Norman Park, Georgia-based grower has you covered....

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Houweling's: The Foundation Forward

Casey Houweling, Kevin Doran. Arie van der Giessen, and Mike Reed discuss the blueprints for ingenuity in greenhouse design as they look to the future...

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