Dayka & Hackett LLC, based in Reedley, CA, will exclusively market all Slayman pomegranates for the 2015 season. Slayman previously marketed its pomegranates in-house, but selected Dayka & Hackett as its marketing representative after Sales Manager Jim Peirone retired from Slayman Marketing Inc. this winter.

Slayman, which has farmed pomegranates in California since the 1920s, prides itself on its brand recognition as well as an estimated 90 percent market share from late July through early September.

HILLSDALE, NJ — Kings Food Market, an upscale supermarket chain serving customers throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, debuted its latest newly renovated location, here, on Feb. 6 with the help of Kings’ President and CEO Judy Spires, COO Richard Durante, Store Manager Gerry Staub, and Hillsdale Mayor Max Arnowitz.

Ecoripe Tropicals carries a widely diverse line of Asian fruits and vegetables. The line was originally developed specifically for the wide range of Chinese, Indian, Hispanic and Southeast Asian cuisines, but they have quickly evolved to be highly desired by mainstream foodies who want to experience new, interesting and flavorful dishes.

As the interest and demand has increased in recent years, so too has Ecoripe’s lineup and operation.

Al Finch, president of Florida Classic Growers in Dundee, FL, said the company continues to supply its North American customer base with quality citrus. “As of today, we are currently selling mid-season oranges, honey tangerines, red grapefruit and Temple oranges,” he told The Produce News on Jan. 19.

“The Southern Exposure event brings together the top representatives from the best retail and foodservice companies in the nation,” Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, a leading grower, importer and distributor of specialty produce, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, told The Produce News.

“Southern Specialties will be exhibiting at Booth No. 802, and we invite visitors to come by and see the entire array of value-added, foodservice and bulk products offered in our line.”

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In one of many highlights of New Jersey's 100th annual State Agricultural Convention, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher addressed about 500 people during the dinner banquet Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, at the Tropicana Casino & Resort, here.