The Bonipak Family of Cos. named Scott Cruciger as its new CEO. Cruciger brings over 20 years of experience in the ingredients industry across food & beverage, industrial, pharmaceutical and agricultural markets. He has held leadership roles in multiple business sectors including operations, supply chain, commercial and strategic management. "I am honored to join Bonipak and lead this incredible organization," said Cruciger. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation established and working with the talented team to drive continued innovation and growth." “As a family-owned company

The tomato category is one of the top sales volume contributors in the produce department. Tomato sales for a 52-week period were a whopping $4.8 billion. That’s a whole lot of sales the category provided for retailers. Conventional tomatoes generated $4.5 billion with organic tomatoes at $325 million. The round tomato market is steady out of Mexico. Florida is starting to increase production. A steady supply of on-the-vine tomatoes is available out of Canada. Quality of all tomatoes is excellent. Snacking tomatoes have increased in consumer popularity and have become top sellers in the

Bland Farms, a leader in sweet onions, is teaming up with Weber to bring flavor and excitement to football season for this year's Gameday Sweetness promotion. Designed to engage shoppers, inspire game-day meals and drive produce department traffic, this brand-new partnership is designed to help retailers score big sales. The promotion gives shoppers a chance to win exciting prizes all season through Bland Farms’ social media accounts, by scanning QR codes on POS and display materials or by visiting the Bland Farms website to enter the sweepstakes for the grand prize provided by Weber. The

Lipman Family Farms is spotlighting its expanding fresh-cut capabilities at New York Produce Show and Conference. Attendees can find its conveniently cut and packaged produce solutions at booth No. 416, Dec. 2-4 at the Javits Center. Lipman is attending the three-day event to celebrate the depth of its fresh-cut lineup and connect with its Northeast partners. From fajita and bruschetta mixes to salsa, Bell peppers, onions and more, Lipman’s fresh-cut products are processed at the peak of flavor and innovatively packed to maximize food safety and shelf life. Since its 2023 acquisition of

It was a big year for Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, a long-time trusted name on the Michigan Produce Terminal.

In produce, freshness isn’t optional — it’s everything. For more than 90 years, Bushwick Commission has been helping retailers keep the produce aisle thriving, profitable and full of quality potatoes that customers love. What started in 1934 as a Brooklyn produce stand is now a fourth-generation, vertically integrated supply powerhouse, delivering daily from Maine to Virginia. Recently honored by the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry for its enduring legacy and community commitment, Bushwick continues to set the standard for quality, trust and service across the produce