Sbrocco International, a premier produce importer and distributor, has added a new sales team member at its Charlotte, NC, office. Matt Musgrave will be joining Sbrocco to assist and grow customer service and reach. He brings extensive retail experience, where he has worked at both the store and corporate level for the last 26 years.

Formerly with Food Lion, Musgrave will be based in Sbrocco’s Charlotte office.

Boosting its spicy offerings as of late, Oppy has added garlic from Spain to its product mix amid organic ginger success.

Arriving on both the east and west coasts, Oppy’s conventional Spanish garlic is available year-round in bulk and three-pack mesh bags. Varieties include pure white, spring white, spring violet and morado in a range of sizes — Oppy is exploring further options, including black garlic.

The new year is a perfect time to try out some fresh, healthy recipes! Megan, @mamaofwholelittles shares her recipe for Melon Smoothie Bowls as the perfect breakfast or healthy snack idea! Made with, and served in, Alonna™ Canary Melons it’s a great no-waste treat that we are certain your whole family is going to love!

It was precisely two years ago when produce industry veteran Mike Madden started Macadu Fresh, a business focused on growing, importing and distributing quality fresh fruits from its headquarters in Vineland, NJ, and alternate space in Miami.

Pete Pappas & Sons added Kevin Benson and James McKinnis, two industry veterans, to its sales team. The Jessup, MD-based company said Benson and McKinnis are a dream-team duo for its rapidly growing organic sales division. 

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, now has availability of its proprietary purple artichokes. This seasonal, limited edition of the Ocean Mist Farms artichoke family is a colorful variety selected for superior flavor and appearance. The heaviest production period is expected to be Feb. 20–April 23.