SAN DIEGO — Avocado-producing nations from around the world were represented July 31-Aug. 1 at the World Avocado Organization’s second annual World Avocado Cup Regatta, co-sponsored by the Peruvian Avocado Commission and the California Avocado Commission. Following the first day of the race on July 31, a reception was held at the San Diego Yacht Club, where winners of the inaugural race in 2019 were recognized and the World Avocado Cup trophy was unveiled. The SDYC, one of the top yacht clubs in the world, hosted the event and the cup will remain there in perpetuity. The 2021 regatta featured

MASHANTUCKET, CT — Bozzuto's Inc. drew strong attendance to its 2021 Merchandising Marketplace, held Aug. 3-4 at the Fox Tower at Foxwoods, here. Fresh produce from a variety of companies around the country was well represented, as always. "This is the most produce booths we've ever had," said Greg Veneziano, vice president of perishables at the wholesaler grocer. "You can feel the life in here. There are a lot of customers and old friends we haven't seen in a year or two." Headquartered in Cheshire, CT, Bozzuto's Inc. is a total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to

On a beautiful South Texas summer day, the eighth (mostly) annual TIPA Golf Tournament kicked off with a full field, as 144 players took to the course on Friday, July 30, at the Palm View Golf Course in McAllen, TX. The tournament, which took a COVID-break in 2020, provided an opportunity for members to join together for camaraderie and friendly competition. The day’s wins went to the teams from Kingdom Fresh for first place Gross, and the team from Coast Tropical & Majestic Produce for the first place Net. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go toward the Texas Produce Hall of

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its 29th annual Southern California Golf Tournament last week at Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. A sold-out field of 170 produce professionals not only enjoyed the competition held on a gorgeous Orange County day, but also savored meeting friends and business associates before and after the tournament. The team comprising Shonna Williams of Cardenas Markets and Bill Laliberte, Todd Butler and Rick Garboski of WJL Distributors took home first place honors.

MONTEREY, CA — The Produce Marketing Association held its first in-person event in nearly two years, and those in attendance at the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo, held here July 21-22, were clearly happy to be reunited in this favored locale for two days of educational and networking events. See what some of your friends and colleagues had to say in the latest installment of our video series. These videos are brought to you by the California Avocado Commission.

Time to grab a life vest because our inaugural Watercraft Rally has set sail. Whether it’s a race in a speedboat, bringing the beach bums out onto the lake or shredding some waves, produce industry members know how to enjoy life, get out on the water and soak up the sun. If you’d like to join us on this voyage then submit a photo of you and your watercraft, along with your name and the company you work for. We'll feature your inboard, outboard, paddle board, sailboat or steamship (does anyone in the industry own one of those?) in the 2021 Watercraft Rally!