Southern Specialties adds Katie Johnston to the team

May 29, 2013 Posted In

Pompano Beach, Florida – Southern Specialties announced today Katie Johnston has joined the company as Key Account Manager. Ms. Johnston most recently worked with Chiquita Brands as Regional Customer Manager. Her responsibilities included managing sales of Fresh Express salads in …

Southern Specialties adds Texas general manager

Feb 13, 2013 Posted In

Southern Specialties Inc. has hired a south Texas produce industry veteran to lead the company’s Texas business. The Pompano Beach, Fla.-based specialty produce grower-shipper and importer hired Andre Escobar as its general manager of its McAllen, Texas, division. Escobar will …

Video: How to Prepare White Asparagus Vinaigrette

Mar 23, 2012 Posted In

Mar. 22, 2012 Pompano Beach, FL Southern Selects presents its white asparagus, a family member of the traditional green, but with a twist. The flavor of this vegetable tends to fall on the earthy and mild side, requiring a different …

Southern Specialties promotes for Easter, Passover

Feb 27, 2012 Posted In

The following article was published in The Packer by Doug Ohlemeier on 27 Feb 2012 Southern Specialties Inc. is promoting Southern Selects brand french beans and white asparagus for Easter and Passover. The Pompano Beach, Fla.-based company says the products …

Meet our grower Edwin Sanabria

Feb 26, 2011 Posted In

Edwin Sanabria Edwin is a founding grower / partner of Southern Specialties. His pioneering spirit, sense of social commitment and agricultural expertise are a major part of the framework of our company. Edwin’s grandparents, on both sides, grew commodities in …

HLB Tropical Food, Southern Specialties create new venture, HLB Specialties

Oct 10, 2010 Posted In

Pompano Beach, Florida – Southern Specialties, Inc. and HLB Tropical Food USA, Inc. have reached an agreement to create a new joint venture, HLB Specialties LLC. The new company will focus on sourcing, growing, packing, shipping and distributing several varieties …

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