A major 2024 expansion of its Vineland, NJ, distribution facility has proven to be a great move for New York-based Trucco Inc. “The expansion has allowed us to take on additional business while maintaining a more even flow with both production and shipping and receiving,” said Chief Operating Officer of TruFresh Paul Massey. “We added 15 dock doors which allows us to get the trucks in and out at a much faster pace. Also, the expanded production floor allows us to better manage the growth that the company has experienced over the past few years.” He added that the main impetus for the expansion

Healthy snacking emerged as one of the food industry’s top trends in 2025, and ¡Yo Quiero! is a leading driver of that trend with a suite of offerings designed to meet the needs of individuals and families looking for delicious and nutritious options both at home and on-the-go. Summer represents a special opportunity for ¡Yo Quiero! products, according to Tara Murray, vice president of marketing for Fresh Innovations LLC, the Rhome, TX-based parent company of the ¡Yo Quiero! brand. “We offer lots of fresh, fun flavors to help you cool down on any hot summer day,” Murray said. “¡Yo Quiero

Details Flowers was honored to welcome Joost Bongaerts for the June Details University Live session, where he shared valuable insights from his journey in the floral industry. From his leadership at Florabundance to his recent involvement in the Netflix series With Love, Meghan and his advocacy work with That Flower Feeling, Bongaerts offered a wealth of inspiration that resonated deeply with the audience. For those who missed the live session, here’s a full recap. Bongaerts’ passion for flowers began in his native Netherlands—the tulip capital of the world. His career started in The Hague and

ADS Management, parent company of leading produce companies Freshouse, Hapco Farms, Barnwood and MR Farms, has hired Christian Boucher as a senior sales manager. Boucher will be focusing on growing the company’s foodservice customer base on the East Coast. Boucher started his career as a chef in the hotel restaurant industry, which exposed him to food vendors across different categories. After 25 years as a professional chef, he moved to into sales for a large foodservice vendor. In this role, he helped chefs create menus and source product. Boucher then became the produce specialist for this

The hot summer days are here — and it's time to get grilling in your outdoor kitchen. There’s just something exciting about the aroma of a smoke-filled backyard and the crackling sound coming off the grill. It brings family and friends together to enjoy food and create good memories. Grilling is more that just cooking; it’s a way of life and a ritual. Here are some basic vegetables ready for grilling promotions: Green Zucchini Squash: A strong eastern demand and good quality. The market is starting to increase. The western volume and markets are steady with good quality. Green Peppers: There

The Guatemala Produce Trade Association is celebrating its 10th year anniversary. The association aligns leading U.S. importers and industry service providers toward the goal of positively impacting trade of Guatemala-grown fruits and vegetables exported to the U.S. “October 2025, we’ll celebrate our 10th year anniversary,” said Priscilla Lleras, executive director of GPTA. “We have been able to unite the industry’s top importers of Guatemalan fruit and vegetable products to support growth and stimulate brand awareness within the industry for Guatemalan produce.” The annual GPTA 2025