Tropical activity continues in the Eastern Pacific as hurricane Erick forms off the coast of Southern Mexico. Erick is forecast to reach major hurricane strength before making landfall in Southwestern Mexico near the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero early Thursday. Erick will begin to weaken after making landfall, moving north into Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco. Erick will bring powerful and heavy rains across Southwestern Mexico over the next few days. These regions have already received significant precipitation and hail from previous tropical systems with extensive damage reported in some

Details Flowers Software announced a new partnership with Floral Greens Farmers of Florida, representing some of the state’s finest foliage growers. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to local connections, sustainable sourcing, and the people behind the floral products that bring designs to life. Floral Greens Farmers of Florida was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which struck the eastern coast of Florida on Oct. 8, 2016. Though discussions about a cooperative had already begun, the storm’s devastating impact made unity and collaboration a necessity. Many of the

How does a company stand out in a crowd? At North Bay Produce it is by offering a truly global cooperative with grower owners scattered around the world. “Our business specializes in key products, including blueberries, blackberries and raspberries,” said Sharon Robb, the national marketing manager for the Traverse City, Michigan-based company. “We also offer a variety of seasonal items, including peas, Michigan apples and asparagus. Our commitment to exceptional quality, innovative practices and premium RESERVE and regional label berries sets us apart in the competitive agricultural industry

With its new campaign, Likely the Best Snack Ever, Chiquita is redefining what it means to snack smart. By stepping directly into the snack aisle, the brand is putting its iconic yellow fruit front and center—as a naturally sweet, mess-free option for everything from lunchboxes and gym bags to road trips and gaming setups. This campaign marks a confident return to product-centric storytelling, reminding consumers that amid a sea of crumbs, sticky fingers and plastic wrappers, bananas are the original grab-and-go snack. "In a world where snacks are often overcomplicated, Chiquita bananas offer

Kwik Lok Corp., headquartered in Yakima, WA has added Nicholas Pulos to its sales team as the regional sales manager for the Midwest region. With 14 years of experience in the industrial packaging industry, Pulos brings a strong background in client relationship management that will support Kwik Lok's success and future growth in the Midwest. Before joining Kwik Lok, Pulos was a contractor at Miksanek Enterprises where he introduced new products and used his skills to drive market expansion, generating incremental revenue and securing long-term relationships. He also founded Hoplon Enterprises

As an anchor tenant on the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. is a trusted, full-service, fresh produce distributor and wholesaler, which has been servicing the entire Midwest from its home base for decades.