The fourth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class culminated its 2022 educational program by attending the New York Produce Show and participating in Cornell University’s Foundational Excellence Future-Leaders-In-Produce event at the show.

After nearly three decades on the Superfresh Growers sales team, Dan Harrington, account manager, will retire at the end of the year.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. President and CEO David Smith will retire at the end of 2023. Dan Funk, AWG's chief operations officer, will assume the office upon Smith's retirement.

RIO RICO, AZ – Tricar Sales has undergone some changes in the past year, but what remains at the heart of the operation is its commitment to customer service.

One of the recent changes at the company is the promotion of Kyle McGrath to director of sales and marketing. He replaces Rod Sbragia, who left the company recently to become vice president of sales and marketing at Crown Jewels Marketing.

Santa came early for Los Angeles-based Volcano Produce Inc., delivering a total rebrand, a new website and some Fugly Fruits under the tree.

“It is so cool to see this new brand look," said Toni Rodosta, CEO and founder of Volcano Produce. “Our new logo and website better reflect how our heart and spirit are involved with everything we do. Even the website has a volcano erupting with hearts.”

Though it is available all year round, the most popular season for papaya is approaching for the new year, and Brooks Tropicals is, quite literally, bringing a lot more color and flavor to the market with its Caribbean Red papaya. Named for its distinctive deep reddish-orange flesh, the Caribbean Red papaya, offers a sweeter flavor profile than lighter-colored Maradol papayas, making it a favorite with customers across their North American distribution footprint.