VOL. 86 | One in a Melon
Articles in This Issue
Behind the Banana-versary: A 125-Year Promise
Dole Food Company’s Director of Corporate Communications shares the decorated history behind the 125-year-strong banana brand…
California Avocado Snackchat
Experts from Giumarra Companies, Index Fresh, and beyond give us the scoop on the CA avocado sector and the category boost it provides...
Pacific Northwest Cherries SnackChat
These treefruit specialists share exclusive insights into one of the produce aisle’s most popular categories...
My Favorite Things: Angelic Meza, Marketing Manager, Church Brothers Farms
Church Brothers Farms’ Marketing Manager reveals her top food and beverage items in addition to a few other favorites...
A Closer Look at Nature Fresh Farms® Sweet S’NAPS™
Elevating the pepper category’s on-shelf assortment may seem an easy feat, especially when you can tease its unique varieties with the phrase gourmet. Enter Nature Fresh Farms® Sweet S’NAPS™. This...
Libations For All Occasions: Cheerful Cherry Negroni
If you happened to read A Savory Salute in our April issue of The Snack Magazine, you already know that I am a fan of strong cocktails. When one drink is all it takes for me to let loose, I figure...
Industry Spotlight: The Anatomy of Blueberry Harvest
One of the many unique qualities of the produce industry is the human element. Not only in the sense that produce people are unique, but in their exceptional need to accomplish a common goal:...
Issue 86 June - Editor's Letter
With a keen eye for perspective and a writer's mind for detail, The Snack’s Editor in Chief looks at the ripples of change making waves in our industry...
The IF List: Mike Tipton, Vice President of Produce/Floral, Schnuck Markets
The Vice President of Produce/Floral for Schnuck Markets reveals how he stays dynamic in the industry in this exclusive...
Resumes for Young People Part 2: Don’t tell me you stacked cups and swept floors!
Know someone at the early stages of their career? Share this and help them fix that weak resume. The last story I wrote for The Snack provided helpful information for young people as they embark on...
The Avocado Agent: A Q&A With Jennifer Anazawa, Director of Commercial Insights, Mission Produce™
Diving into this data-driven, in-house service, Jennifer Anazawa divulges what it takes to navigate the ever-evolving avocado marketplace...
My Favorite Things: Hana Mohsin, National Sales Manager, Misionero
National Sales Manager Hana Mohsin gives us the inside scoop on some of her favorites, like this flavorful leafy green and several outdoor activities...
At the Heart of Science: A Q&A With Luiz Beling, Chief Executive Officer, Apeel Sciences
As the solutions trailblazer’s newest CEO, Luiz Beling brings a forward-looking strategy to the operation to enhance the client experience…
California Table Grapes Snackchat
Learn about this dynamic sector from the table grape aficionados who bring it to market in our exclusive deep dive on category success...
Making the Map As You Go
This exclusive interview with Director of Marketing Lara Grossman sheds light on the formative days of her career and how she continues laying a map...
Produce Pulse: Anti-Inflammatory Feasting
Our own Jordan Okumura-Wright lauds the capabilities of fresh produce and its anti-inflammatory properties in this exclusive—and wonders how we might capitalize on this demand...
A Fresh Feat
Innovation and excellence lead to the expansion of the greenhouse grower’s 92-acre facility. Steven Newell and Jeff Madu share the details...
A Produce Coming of Age
Find out how this industry ace has grown up alongside the burgeoning citrus company, deepening her passion for the world of ag...
June MVP: Tiffany Sabelli, Senior Director of Sales, Pure Flavor®
The Pure Flavor® Senior Director of Sales emphasizes the importance of grit while sharing how an 11-year tenure has shaped her professionalism...
Where Innovation Meets Excellence
Standing as a pillar of innovation, this Director of Sales and company trailblazer brings strategic acumen and passion to an evolving space...
Mentors in the Making: Jackie Nakashian, Brand Manager, Trinity Fruit Company
Strong industry relationships and a sharp marketing skillset guided this ag ace to the title of Brand Manager at Trinity Fruit Company...