Fresh Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International Inc., has launched eight new products, including a line of Functional Health Salad Kits, as well as expanded offerings to existing lines. These products will be available on shelves starting March 18 nationwide.

Mahwah, NJ-based Inserra Supermarkets, which owns and operates 21 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey and New York, has named Ron Onorato as its new president and chief operations officer. Onorato takes over the role as Steve Chalas, whose career spanned more than 50 years, retires from the family-owned ShopRite chain.

Avocados from Mexico announced a new partnership with Dos Equis and Sauza tequila for its upcoming promotion, Ultimate Mexican Fiesta. The campaign is designed to encourage consumers to keep the fiesta going through Cinco de Mayo.

The Southeast Produce Council will hold its inaugural Terry Vorhees Charity Golf Classic May 4-5 at the Atlanta National Golf Club.

Since opening its South Florida facility in 2004, Ecoripe Tropicals has quickly become a leader in setting the standards for high-quality Asian and Hispanic specialty items in North America.

In order to keep pace with its fast growth and expansion, the company opened its new facility in Medley, FL, in 2010, complete with food-safety certification, cold storage, sales and administrative offices.

“We have just completed our move from Hunts Point in the Bronx to Port Washington, Long Island, New York,” said Carl DelPrete, vice president of RBest Produce Inc. “We have built a state-of-the-art facility, which recently scored 98 percent in our PrimusGFS [Global Food Safety] audit inspection.”

He added that RBest Produce’s sister company, El Sol brands, headquartered in Medley, FL, is now offering the “El Sol” label that provides consistent packaging and quality.