A panel of veteran players in the organic fruit world explored the current state of affairs of the sector at a recent seminar, with the consensus view being that the category is in good shape and poised for continued growth.

Progressive Produce is a year-round grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce, and two of its biggest commodities are potatoes and onions.

Progressive has been providing potatoes and onions for more than 50 years with the same promise of performance and excellence which has created great and long-lasting partnerships.

Hapco Farms, a leading grower-shipper based in Westhampton Beach, NY is again strengthening its East Coast infrastructure by constructing two new packing, consolidation, cross dock facilities accompanied by additional farm acreage with strategic growing partners.

Pure Flavor is your ultimate partner in food services, offering unique, award-winning varieties and an array of fresh essentials that cater to all levels from gourmet fine-dining, to quick service restaurants and institutions. In a challenging market, Pure Flavor provides reliable, year-round greenhouse-grown produce known for its consistent quality and innovative flavors.

Connecticut is home to more than 5,000 farms, providing a diverse range of produce to those both locally and around the country.

Farm Direct Partners has appointed two produce industry specialists — Jackie Carrillo as executive vice president of sales and Dan Acevedo as director of business development — as key executives in a strategic move that will further advance the company’s exponential growth in the imported lime category.