For over 35 years Southern Specialties has worked with the finest retailers, club stores, foodservice distributors and wholesalers in North America to “Bring Fresh Success To The Table”. Our extensive menu of specialty products, grown in the Americas, provides a solution to any consumers’ needs. Visit us at booth 1339 to learn how our vertically integrated programs, logistical support and Southern Selects value added product line can help bring ring to your register.
Seald Sweet/Greenyard USA
Seald Sweet was founded in 1909 as a Florida citrus grower cooperative and in 1998 it became part of Greenyard, transforming the company into Greenyard USA. Seald Sweet/ Greenyard USA is now a global market leader in citrus, grapes, avocados, pears, ginger, blueberries, vegetables, and more through their global network of companies and partners. Our sister company Greenyard Logistics is a state-of-the-art packing and cold storage facility strategically located close to the ports in NJ and dedicated to providing unique solutions for our customers. With more than 9000 employees operating in 19 countries worldwide, Greenyard’s vision is to make lives healthier by helping people enjoy fruit and vegetables at any moment, easy, fast and pleasurable, while fostering nature. At Seald Sweet/Greenyard USA, we continually strive “for a healthier future. We are ahead of the curve by implementing our 2025 sustainability roadmap: lower water footprint, reducing food waste and emissions, ensuring responsible sourcing and having 100% recyclable packaging in all of our products.
Procacci Brothers Sales Corp
Procacci Brothers Floral proudly presents our year-round Life Is Good® branded line of potted plants and fresh cut flowers! As licensed partners of Life Is Good ®, we share their goal of bringing people together through the power of optimism. The positive messaging in our Life Is Good® everyday, seasonal, and holiday programs directly aligns with giving and receiving flowers & plants and celebrating life’s special moments. Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation is a national produce and floral company, dedicated to facilitating all aspects of your business, including logistical DSD and warehouse solutions, value added services, and a comprehensive family of grower partners who have produce, fresh cuts, and live plants covered from A to Z. Our vast produce network enables us to bring Life Is Good® directly to your retail customers.
Port Freeport
Ranked 14th in the Nation based on total foreign waterborne tonnage and 5th in Texas by the same measure, Port Freeport is making waves on the Gulf Coast. Known for its reliable and flexible customer service, Port Freeport has transformed into a preferred destination for containerized, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, and project cargoes. With the shortest, and soon to be deepest, channel on the Gulf Coast, Port Freeport continues to expand, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, enabling you to grow your business. Stop by booth 4325 and learn why manufacturers, shippers and carriers are making significant investments and long-term commitments in Port Freeport.
Pacific Trellis Fruit
Pacific Trellis Fruit is one of North America’s top year-round growers and importers of premium fresh fruit, including melons, grapes, peaches, plums, nectarines, citrus, and cherries. Pacific Trellis owns and manages the renowned Dulcinea® brand.
Orchard Direct Inc
Orchard Direct is a vertically integrated farming, shipping and sales organization. We farm and pack locally in Shandong, China and send product globally,especially to the United States of America. 秋月/Autumn Moon/Qiuyue®️ is a brand that our company has invested heavily. Over the past six years, it has gone from an unknown product to being the top brand in the Asian market.
Oppy
Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce from around the globe, we have 165 years of expertise ensuring we consistently meet your needs. We market over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. Our team serves as more than a full-service sales and marketing partner—we offer manufacturing, quality control, supply chain logistics, transportation services and beyond. Oppy is proud to be part of the Dole plc family, one of the world’s largest fresh produce providers. | Growing, marketing and distributing a diversified portfolio of over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries, Oppy offers the consistency and quality foodservice customers require. Custom programs and private label available. With over 50 million boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on every continent moving through its supply chain annually, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ and Envy apples, as well as green, gold and red kiwifruit. Go to oppy.com to learn more.
North Carolina Department of Ag & Consumer Services
North Carolina is a source of fresh produce and horticultural products year round. Located in the upper southeast of the US, we can source to your customers quickly and efficiently throughout all 12 months.