women in produce

In Bloom calls for award nominations to celebrate women in produce 

Mission, TX (Jan. 13, 2025) – In Bloom, Texas International Produce Association (TIPA)’s Women in Produce, is thrilled to announce...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Women’s Foodservice Conference reception returns, advances IFPA DEI priority

June 7, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – Attendees will gather for the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Reception, Thursday, July...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Recruiting more women as truck drivers

Few industries have so strong a macho image as truck driving. Yet here, as in so many other professions, women...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA offers programming beyond Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference

Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is hosting its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sun Belle’s Honigberg on women in produce

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, I decided to interview Janice Honigberg, president of Sun Belle, Inc.,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Empowering women: insights, networking, inspiration at IFPA conference

Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is bringing top speakers and networking...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SEPC’s Southern Roots adds to leadership committee

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 places great importance on creating dynamic female-forward initiatives through our Southern...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Ole Tyme Produce nationally certified as women-owned business

St. Charles, MO- Ole Tyme Produce BB #:119116 recently gained National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification. Ole Tyme was started in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Sarah Frey chosen as 2020 United Fresh Women in Produce honoree

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2020) – Sarah Frey, President and CEO of Frey Farms BB #:170033, and Founder of Tsamma™...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Good Company: Wise Words from Wendy

Wendy McManus is an executive leadership coach and founder/CEO of Connect2Potential. Her accomplishments are many, so we asked her for...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Good Company: The Legend

When the word ‘legend’ is used, no one in the industry better fits this headline than Frieda Caplan, founder of...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Good Company: Needing and being a mentor

When it comes to embracing the next generation, female produce industry leaders have plenty to say. “This industry is incredibly...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Good Company: The Power of Positivity

“I think a positive attitude is important for everyone to simply function better in life,” says Suzanne Wolter, Keyes Packaging...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Good Company: Lessons Learned

The adage, “one step forward, two steps back,” used by Vladimir Lenin for his 1904 book, is an apt description...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Good Company: The Journey

When it comes to opportunity in the produce industry, many women had to fight for jobs generally reserved for men....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Good Company: Serendipity

Purveyors of produce are dedicated and passionate, but few set their sights on a career in fruit and vegetables from...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Good Company: A panorama of women in the industry

In the world of business, the value of women is now an accepted fact. They excel alongside men in nearly...

5 years ago 2 minute read

TIPA’s In Bloom plans networking events for women in Texas produce

MISSION, TX—Women in Texas produce have a new networking organization, In Bloom. I talked with April Flowers of Lone Star...

5 years ago 1 minute read
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