Chris Koger

5 days ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

May is typically the peak month for mango production, with volume ramping up across multiple varieties and growing regions. Ciruli Bros., based in Nogales, AZ, will be increasing its Champagne-branded Ataulfo variety from the Mexican state of Nayarit, and Kents will be coming into production in mid-May, available through the end of July. The Mexican mango season is flanked by the Keitt variety, which ships from early August through November.

1 week ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Supplies of domestic watermelons were light coming into May, but as Florida production starts picking up in the middle of the month, Wada Farms Marketing will be busy shipping through September, as the season progresses from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic states. Norman Brown, Wada Farms’ director of sweet potato sales, also manages the Idaho company’s watermelon program in the east from its Raleigh, NC, sales office and distribution center.

1 week ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Exp. Group supplies a full line of mainstream fresh produce items — such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bananas and watermelons — but Anthony Serafino, president of the North Bergen, NJ-based company, said the foundation is an A-to-Z offering of specialties. “We started our organization on tropicals, and it’s something that is principled in our business,” Serafino said.

1 month ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

As A&J Produce Corp. nears its 50th anniversary in 2027, it’s worth noting the company’s founders already had a combined 75 years of industry experience that customers could rely on from the first day of business. A&J Produce founders Al Weiler, Joe Levantino and John Tramutola had roots in New York City. Weiler and Tramutola bought out their partner in 1987. Expansions over the years have grown the company, which now occupies 31 units at Hunts Point Terminal Market.

1 month ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Avocados certainly feature in Cinco de Mayo fiestas, and as an avocado leader, Mission Produce has high expectations for the green fruit leading into the annual celebration. Cinco de Mayo also drives a huge consumer demand for mangos, said Galen Johnson, Mission Produce’s senior director of sales. Cinco de Mayo is the second-leading event for avocado sales opportunities and the top driver of mango sales opportunities throughout the year.