Richard Uchida has joined Ippolito International's sales team as a sales and commodity manager. Uchida brings over three decades of fresh produce experience, with sales and commodity management roles at Markon, Sunkist, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Tanimura & Antle and Duda Farms. "Rich is a true 'produce veteran' as we like to say in our industry," said Dan Canales, senior vice president of sales, marketing and processing. "His experience working with different produce commodities will add strength to our group." Robert Polovneff, director of sales and commodity management, said, "We are pleased to

When it comes to blueberries, the consumer wants everything: Great taste, excellent quality and just about anything else that might create a better eating experience. Those demands are keeping officials at Consalo Family Farms on their collective toes. The Vineland, NJ-based company takes great pride in its blueberry crop and knows that they have to stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive and meet the expectations of retailers and consumers alike. “The Consalo family has always been passionate about growing high-quality produce,” said Sarah Consalo, the chief financial officer for the 98

Floriexpo 2025 brought together floral professionals from across the supply chain June 4-6 for three vibrant days of connection, education and innovation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. With a robust schedule of trend-forward sessions, hands-on product discovery and curated networking events, the show provided attendees with fresh insights into consumer behavior, design inspiration and business strategy. From the show floor buzz to dynamic sessions on topics like AI integration and cost-efficient merchandising, Floriexpo continues to position itself as a must-attend event for those looking to thrive

New Jersey blueberry growers benefited from the perfect conditions needed during the winter and spring to harvest a full crop of the bigger, better, more flavorful berries your customers crave all year long. Your customers know Jersey Fresh blueberries will provide the flavor and size they desire, and we are happy to report that Jersey Fresh blueberries will be ready for your shelves starting early June into August. Jersey Fresh blueberries provide excellent marketing opportunities for retailers each summer. This is especially true in the New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York and Greater New

When does summer really start? Some people say it begins when the school year ends and runs until the Labor Day holiday. Scientists tell us that the meteorological summer season starts June 1, lasts for three months and ends on Sept. 1. But to set the record straight in astronomical terms, summer actually starts on either June 20 or the 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and Dec. 21 or 22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Although it’s still officially spring, summer is only a few days down the road on. That means it’s time to kick up those BBQ cookouts again. Two items that always go well together on

As harvest nears for growers on the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, they’re optimistic on yields following beneficial weather conditions as crops matured. For many Eastern Shore growers, it was a stark change from last season. “We got no rains from Mother Nature to grow the crop last year,” said Mark Hickman, operations manager at Dublin Farms. The farm grows red, yellow and white potatoes in Accomack County, VA, one of 14 counties in the state designated a Natural Drought Disaster Area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This year the growing season has been almost the