Representatives from C.H. Robinson and the company’s newly rebranded produce division, Robinson Fresh, will talk about innovations in the foodservice arena during this year’s Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference & Expo at Booth No. 75.

Fresh off the production line, Ruby Fresh announced an entire new line of Ruby Fresh Jewels Pomegranate Aril cups, available in four- and 5.3-ounce grab-and-go snack cups in a handy two- and four-pack. The line will make its debut at the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo in Monterey, CA

Produce industry veteran Andrew Scott has joined The Nickey Gregory Co. LLC, headquartered in Forest Park, GA, as vice president of marketing and business development.

Nickey Gregory Co. has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, adding a second warehouse in Miami, a dedicated tomato operation in College Park, GA, and multiple expansions of its headquarters on the Atlanta State Farmers Market.

A July 16-18 trade meeting to develop a weekly, direct ocean shipping line between the seaports of Veracruz, Mexico, and Philadelphia exceeded the expectations of many involved. This service might begin as early as the first quarter of 2015, according to Fred Sorbello, who recently stepped down from his role as president of Ship Philly First.

With start of the 2014 New York state apple harvest just weeks away, New York state apple fans have a great new source for apple information at their fingertips: NYAppleCountry.com.

“We will be featuring our entire line of fresh mushrooms at the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo in Monterey, CA, on July 25-27,” said Bill Litvin, senior vice president of sales for Giorgio Fresh, headquartered in Blandon, PA. “Greg Sagan Sr., vice president of sales, will be joining me at Booth No. 18 to meet and greet customers and prospective customers.”

Litvin said the company will be showcasing Giorgio Fresh’s foodservice pack of stuffed Baby Bella mushrooms in three outstanding flavors.