DIVINE FLAVOR NAVIGATING THROUGH DELAYED WEST MEXICO SEASON
The Produce News: “Slow-starting Sonoran grape deal about to pop” (6/2/2023)
Cold weather in Mexico’s Sonoran Desert has resulted in a very slow start for its fresh table grape deal, but supplies are expected to pick up significantly over the next several weeks.
“It’s been incredibly cold all year,” said Carlos Bon, vice president of sales for Divine Flavor, headquartered in Nogales, AZ. “We knew it was going to be a late season, but we are continually guessing wrong every day.”
“It was impactful to start the import grape deal from Peru much earlier”
The import season for table grapes has had a unique start as shipments from Peru to North America started about six weeks earlier than usual. “This is in part due to the rain and the effects of Hurricane Hilary on the California grape season,” says Antonio Escobar with Divine Flavor.
Divine Flavor readies for strong Mexican season
Year-round programs, snacking commodities, organics and flavor are all trends for Mexican produce — and all are important to the Divine Flavor brand, says Michael DuPuis.
Divine Flavor Brings Back Produce Heroes Campaign and Launches Website; Michael DuPuis Shares
Have no fear; Produce Heroes is here! For its second year, Divine Flavor is bringing back its popular campaign, this time featuring tomatoes. Attendees at the 2023 International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral show will get details about the campaign and the launch of the supplier’s new website.
Divine Flavor Elevates Patrick Cortes to Vice President of Sales and Carlos Bon to Senior Vice President of Sales; Alan Aguirre Comments
In order to build up its operations, Divine Flavor recently announced the restructuring of its executive sales team. Patrick Cortes will now serve as Vice President of Sales and Carlos Bon will step into the role of Senior Vice President of Sales.
Divine Flavor restructures executive sales team
Divine Flavor, a Nogales, AZ-based produce grower and distributor, announced the restructuring of its executive sales team, elevating Patrick Cortes to vice president of sales and Carlos Bon to senior vice president of sales.
Divine Flavor restructures executive sales staff
Nogales-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor announced they have restructured their executive sales team—elevating Patrick Cortes to vice president of sales and Carlos Bon to senior vice president of sales.
Divine Flavor restructures executive sales team
Nogales-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor has restructured its executive sales team—elevating Patrick Cortes to vice president of sales and Carlos Bon to senior vice president of sales.
Relationship opportunities drive participation at Southern Innovations
“We are part of a very relationship-oriented industry,” says Michael DuPuis with Divine Flavor. “This makes it important for us to be present at the right events at the right time.” For that reason, Divine Flavor will be exhibiting at SEPC’s Southern Innovations event from September 14 – 16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It is our first time attending and exhibiting at this event and Patrick Cortes from the team is looking forward to meeting with attendees at our booth.”
Divine Flavor to Showcase Strong Portfolio at Southern Innovations; Patrick Cortes and Michael DuPuis Share
The Southern Innovations excitement is heating up! Divine Flavor is taking to the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) annual event with a powerful portfolio in tow, and the supplier is more than ready to show off the strength of its year-round offerings. As the company gears up for this anticipated event, I touched base with Patrick Cortes, Director of Business Development and Strategic Planning, for more details.
