The National Mango Board's new marketing campaign, Mangover, officially launched May 2 with new celebrity spokesman Clinton Kelly. Mr. Kelly, the co-host of "What Not to Wear" on TLC and "The Chew" on ABC, has partnered with the NMB to motivate consumers to refresh their dishes and upgrade seasonal favorites with the fresh and delicious taste of mango.

The NMB's Mangover campaign encourages consumers to explore mangos as an easy way to add a pleasant, sweet surprise to everything from breakfast to a late-night snack.

JEFF WEAVER recently joined Selma, CA-based Poindexter Nut Co. as manager of retail and produce development.

With the new plant expansion at Poindexter Nut Co., and the continued growth of their retail brand, Mr. Weaver will be in charge of sales growth in the packaged nut line, which is expected to double in the next three years.

Mr. Weaver recently graduated Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo with a degree in agricultural business and was introduced to the produce industry through several internships. He has been working in the industry for two years.

Curry & Co. has formed an exclusive multi-year partnership with Suncrest Produce Solutions LLC, based in Lake Wales, FL, that will enhance the Brooks, OR-based company’s year-round sweet onion program.

Suncrest, which is owned by 20-year industry veteran Jason Turner, is a large importer of Peruvian sweet onions. The partnership brings these imports into the fold of Curry & Co.’s 52-week vertically integrated sweet onion program.

More than 200 containers of Peruvian sweet onions will be shipped this coming fall and winter in this partnership.

Following what seemed like a late spring and colder-than-normal temperatures, Mother Nature did an about-face in early May and provided sunshine and temperatures up to 80 degrees F. The result was that Michigan apples began blooming at about the normal date, if not two or three days sooner.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas held its annual membership meeting May 7 in Nogales, AZ. This year’s meeting had several significant highlights:

Meijer, a Grand Rapids, MI-based retailer with supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, will mark a milestone May 16 with the opening of its 200th store.