Giumarra Companies Brings Extraterrestrial Experience to Southern Exposure; Gary Caloroso and Kristina Lorusso Detail


Mon. February 27th, 2023 - by Peggy Packer

LOS ANGELES, CA - Fasten your seatbelts—we are going to space. Giumarra Companies is taking to this year’s Southern Exposure, bringing not only a delightful, immersive experience to attendees but a bevy of high-quality offerings to share as well. When you hit the show floor come March 2, you’ll be able to snap a selfie on the bridge of the Giumarra spacecraft while exploring all the company has to offer.

Gary Caloroso, Regional Business Development Director, Giumarra Companies“This year, we will feature our exciting avocado, berry, and Lemonade apple programs. We will also spotlight our spring watermelons, new bagged bell pepper program, our Bright Bites™ brand Mandarin oranges, and growing asparagus offering,” Gary Caloroso, Regional Business Development Director, tells me ahead of the show.

One of Giumarra’s key areas of focus in 2023 is the continued expansion of its services that drive sales and consumption at both the retail and foodservice levels.

“We invite buyers to meet with our team to share their challenges and explore customized solutions,” Gary adds. “Additionally, we are expanding our line of Fair Trade Certified™ produce with the addition of grapes from Chile this year. Our comprehensive avocado program includes Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified, and conventional avocados, with our organic avocado offering among the largest in the industry.”

Giumarra Companies is taking to this year’s Southern Exposure, meeting attendees with a high-quality product portfolio, unique Giumarra spacecraft, and limited-edition Southern Exposure alligator pins

Kristina Lorusso, Regional Business Development Director, also detailed the benefits of the upcoming event.

Kristina Lorusso, Regional Business Development Director, Giumarra Companies“We have lots of innovation happening at Giumarra, so we are eager to share what our company has been doing and will do in the future. Southern Exposure is the preeminent event connecting us with customers from the Southeast region and beyond,” notes Kristina. “Growing fresh produce consumption continues to be top of mind for our industry, and it is at well-attended, thoughtfully organized events like Southern Exposure where fresh ideas are shared and given a platform.”

If these enticing offerings haven’t already persuaded you enough, booth #940 will also feature limited-edition Southern Exposure alligator pins, specially designed around the annual theme, and as I may have already mentioned, a Giumarra spacecraft!

Don’t miss the opportunity to fly high on the wings of Giumarra Companies’ robust portfolio. We’ll bring more insights straight from this popular industry event, so stay tuned!

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