Mann Packing To Participate In Rock 'N' Roll Marathon Series

August 29, 2012 Mann Packing Company

Mann Packing is teaming up with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® to feature its award-winning Stringless Sugar Snap Peas at two major race events this fall in Virginia Beach and San Antonio.

Giumarra Nogales Grows Sales Staff

August 29, 2012 Giumarra Companies

Giumarra Nogales announces the expansion of its sales team with two new hires, Ernest Valencia and Tom Frudden.

Oppenheimer Promotes Breeden & Cheung

August 29, 2012 The Oppenheimer Group

Two key players on the Oppenheimer sales team will bring their game faces to top positions after recent promotions.

Florida Strawberry Farmers Face Increasing Competition From Mexico

August 29, 2012 Kevin Bouffard, The Ledger

For decades, Florida ­strawberry growers worried about competition from California, the largest U.S. strawberry grower, and its ability to encroach on their exclusive market window as the sole domestic producer of fresh strawberries east of the Mississippi from late November to March. Entering the 2012-13 season, the competitive threat comes from Mexico, which is fighting in that same market window to supply U.S. consumers with fresh strawberries.

Brad Bailey Joins Southern Specialties As Director Of Sales

August 29, 2012 Southern Specialties

Southern Specialties, Inc. has announced Brad Bailey has joined the company as Director of Sales. Mr. Bailey has deep experience in sales and procurement in both the grower / shipper and retail sectors of the industry. He most recently held the position of executive director of procurement for Pero Family Farms in Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. Bailey has also held several positions with Supervalu.