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theproducenews.com | John Groh
Shivam SheelProduceX came on the scene just more than a year ago with the lofty goal of helping produce distributors dramatically reduce losses and improve business efficiency with the use of cutting-edge AI technology. Founded in Austin, TX, in early 2024 by three supply-chain and technology executives, ProduceX endeavors to deliver an all-in-one AI-powered platform that helps produce wholesalers and distributors in a number of ways.
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theproducenews.com | John Groh
By John Groh May 27, 2025 NEW YORK — Avocados from Peru engaged in a bit of culinary diplomacy May 23 during New York City’s 36th annual Fleet Week, serving an avocado-inspired superfood breakfast to the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines aboard the USS New York. The event was hosted by Captain Justin T.
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2 weeks ago | 
theproducenews.com | John Groh
HILLSDALE, NJ — Always a highlight on the Eastern Produce Council calendar, the 15th annual Jersey Fresh BBQ, held May 20 at Demarest Farms, here, did not disappoint, as attendees gathered on a crisp and sunny spring evening to network and hear the latest updates on Garden State crops. Gary Roselli of Allegiance Retail Services, who is also vicepresident of the EPC, welcomed attendees to the 15th annualEPC barbecue held at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ.
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theproducenews.com | John Groh |Adam Campbell
HOUSTON — With a completely sold-out show floor that drew 2,760 attendees, including 438 buyers, the 10th annual Viva Fresh Expo was a rousing success and a testament to a decade of progress and purpose. Attendees were met with high-energy networking, vendor showcases, product tastings and the many acknowledgments of the growers, retailers and industry leaders whose vision and dedication have built the foundation of Viva Fresh over the past decade.
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theproducenews.com | Marilena Osso |John Groh |Adam Campbell
By Marilena Osso, John Groh and Adam Campbell April 10, 2025 MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal. As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA's Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada.
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theproducenews.com | John Groh |Adam Campbell
By John Groh and Adam Campbell April 9, 2025 MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s monumental 100th annual convention kicked off in style on April 8 with an opening reception at the Oasis Immersion art museum, here, giving attendees the opportunity to relax and reconnect ahead of the two jam-packed days of activity to follow.
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2 months ago | 
theproducenews.com | John Groh
American Produce and Repack, a family-owned enterprise based in Dallas, has long-standing generational roots in the produce industry. That generational legacy began over 100 years ago with the foundation of the original American Produce Company in Dallas in 1917. Started by Italian immigrant James “Mr. Jimmy” LaBarba, the company served as one of the primary produce merchants in the area.
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theproducenews.com | John Groh
BOSTON – The New England Produce Council was off to the races March 22 at its annual Dinner Dance Gala, here, which this year embraced a Kentucky Derby theme. Many of the 285 attendees dressed for the occasion, making this an especially festive event and truly a night to remember. “What an incredible evening we had at the NEPC Dinner Dance Gala — Kentucky Derby edition,” said NEPC Executive Director Laura Sullivan.
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2 months ago | 
theproducenews.com | John Groh
While growth is the goal for virtually any business owner, Buddy Leger put more emphasis on lifting the watermelon and pecan industries as a whole during his long career as a grower and marketer of both items in his beloved home state of Georgia. “He never wanted to be the biggest watermelon or pecan shipper — just the best,” said Greg Leger, president of the Cordele, GA-based Leger & Son Inc. and the son of company founder Buddy Leger, an icon in the watermelon and pecan industries, who died Feb.
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theproducenews.com | John Groh
Mexus Inc., a freight services provider and licensed broker based in Laredo, TX, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 and has plans for further growth as it begins year 26. Among the highlights of Mexus’ expansion plans is obtaining their FSIS certification earned from USDA as well as the addition of a warehouse within the same industrial park it operates in Laredo. “The warehouse expansion is in the first phase,” said Cleo Gonzalez, an owner of Mexus Inc.
