Stemilt Growers and its category management program, FruitTracker, is delivering national category insights in a new infographic format.

Crunch Pak has promoted Krista Jones to director of brand marketing and product innovation.  

“Krista is an integral part of our marketing program and her role and responsibilities have expanded tremendously since she joined us three years ago,” Tony Freytag, senior vice president of sales and marketing, said in a press release.

Record cold in the Treasure Valley of Idaho-Eastern Oregon has done nothing to slow the staff at Champion Produce Sales in Parma, ID, where the holidays have set the pace.

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association made a major commitment to buy and outfit the “Wisconsin Spudmobile.” The purchase was made early this year. After a great deal of customized refitting, the Spudmobile hit the road in August and since then has barely stopped moving.

In mid-November, Dana Rady, who is director of promotion, communication and consumer education for the association, reported that her members are getting a great deal of in-state bang for their promotional buck. The association (WPVGA) is based in Antigo, WI.

Freshline Foods, a leading processor of fresh cut, value-added fruits and vegetables, announced that it will expand its fresh-cut apple product offerings with the launch of new Honeycrisp apple slices.

Dick Keim, who had a very active life and storied produce career stretching from citrus to tomatoes to avocados died on Nov. 27 at the age of 80.