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Alan Ediger reposted thisAlan Ediger reposted thisWe had a great time in Orlando at the show and on the Duda farm tours with our customers! Thank you again to Southeast Produce Council for another successful Southern Exposure.
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Alan Ediger shared thisInnovation is in our roots! 🌱 This latest step helps keep Duda Farm Fresh Foods front and center as we continue developing the best celery varieties in the world. From superior crunch to natural sweetness, we’re committed to leading the way for the next 100 years. #Agriculture #SeedInnovation #CeleryKingAlan Ediger shared thisWe’re excited to share that we have entered a joint venture to acquire Tozer Seeds, a respected leader in vegetable seed breeding with a legacy of innovation. This partnership builds on long-standing collaboration and strengthens our combined ability to deliver cutting-edge genetics and high-quality seed solutions for growers and partners around the world. We’re looking forward to what we can grow together next! 🌱 https://bit.ly/4rv8ejYA. Duda & Sons and G’s Group Announce Joint Venture Acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd; Steven J Winterbottom, Guy W Shropshire, and Sammy Duda CommentA. Duda & Sons and G’s Group Announce Joint Venture Acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd; Steven J Winterbottom, Guy W Shropshire, and Sammy Duda Comment
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Alan Ediger shared thisWe’re Hiring — and This Is a Big One Duda Farm Fresh Foods is a diversified, growing, family-owned company with an incredible reputation in our industry—and this year, we’re proudly celebrating our 100-year anniversary. While our history runs deep, our focus is firmly on the future. To help take our business to the next level, we’re looking for a true rock star to join our team as a National Account Manager. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact at a company that values long-term relationships, does things the right way, and is known for excellence. If you’re driven, collaborative, and excited to grow with a company that’s been thriving for a century—and is just getting started—we’d love to hear from you. Please see the posting for the National Account Manager role at https://www.duda.com/jobs/ and apply online.
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Alan Ediger shared thisExcited to welcome more high caliber talent to the Duda Team!Duda expands sales team with Midwest hire | Produce NewsDuda expands sales team with Midwest hire | Produce News
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Alan Ediger reposted thisAlan Ediger reposted thisOur Dandygram email arrives in your inbox twice a month with the most up-to-date news on: - Timely weather updates - Information on our growing regions - New product announcements and more Subscribe here to receive our new update tomorrow! https://bit.ly/3MtUtPp
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Alan Ediger shared thisDuda Farm Fresh Foods is on a roll with adding high-caliber talent to our sales team! We're thrilled to welcome Samantha as our newest member of our growing team.New hire strengthens Duda's sales team | Produce NewsNew hire strengthens Duda's sales team | Produce News
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Alan Ediger shared thisDuda Farm Fresh Foods Strengthens Sales Leadership Team with Strategic Hires - Perishable NewsDuda Farm Fresh Foods Strengthens Sales Leadership Team with Strategic Hires - Perishable News
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Alan Ediger reposted thisAlan Ediger reposted thisDuda Farm Fresh Foods has hired Roger Moncada as director of sales – West and Steve Bindas as director of outside sales. Read more on our website!
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisSome things change. Our commitment to fresh doesn’t. 💯 #ACenturyOfFreshThinking
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisMore than half of Americans feel financially conflicted. Many people feel stable, but still vulnerable to unexpected setbacks. That's the difference a thoughtful plan can make. Let's talk about what a customized plan could look like for you. Source: Gallup & Edward Jones - Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment, 2026.
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisOur July Gold Sponsor Spotlight features Duda Farm Fresh Foods, growing, shipping, processing, and marketing fresh vegetables under the Dandy® brand. Known for premium celery, the company delivers innovative, sustainable, value-added produce and meal solutions from operations across Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan. Visit https://www.dudafresh.com/ to find out more! #TogetherWeGrowHigher #produceindustry #Dandycelery #DandysupersweetcornFarm Fresh Produce, Fruits and Vegetables | Duda Farm Fresh FoodsFarm Fresh Produce, Fruits and Vegetables | Duda Farm Fresh Foods
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisA look back at the last two weeks… 🌱 The past two weeks have been a great reminder of why I love working in agricultural marketing. From supporting the OPS and Foodservice tradeshows, welcoming guests to the field for an immersive farm tour, to representing Duda Farm Fresh Foods at the California Rodeo Salinas. Every experience offered a new opportunity to connect people with our products, our industry, and the incredible work happening behind the scenes. As a marketer, I enjoy bringing ideas to life—whether that’s coordinating event logistics, creating product displays, supporting brand activations, or helping tell the story behind the food we grow. Seeing months of planning come together and watching people engage with our brand makes all the hard work worthwhile. None of it would be possible without an amazing team. I’m incredibly grateful to work alongside people who are passionate, hardworking, and always willing to jump in wherever needed. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events such a success. Here’s to celebrating Duda Farm Fresh Foods 100-year legacy while continuing to find new ways to connect with our customers, partners, and community. Looking forward to what’s ahead! 💙🌱
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked this🌱What an incredible way to start the day! This morning, we had the opportunity to visit a Duda Farm Fresh Foods Farm and see firsthand what it takes to grow the celery that eventually becomes the celery sticks served in schools and communities across the country. Walking the fields and hearing directly from the team gave us a new appreciation for the dedication, expertise, and care that go into producing a consistently high-quality product. From planting and growing to harvesting and processing, every step reflects a commitment to quality, food safety, and feeding people well. Experiences like this strengthen the connection between growers and school nutrition professionals and remind us that behind every serving of fresh produce are hardworking people who are passionate about what they do. A sincere thank you to the @International Fresh Produce Association for creating opportunities like this that help us learn, collaborate, and build stronger partnerships across the food system. #IFPA #FreshProduce #SchoolNutrition #FarmToSchool #Agriculture #Foodservice #Produce #SchoolMeals #Leadership #Collaboration #HealthyStudents #SOBX2
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisEven though 32% of Americans experience are financially stressed and money is a constant source of pressure, 73% are using the internet as a source of financial advice, and largely managing their finances alone. This is where a financial advisor can make a difference. Research shows that financially fulfilled adults are 4.3x more likely to work with a financial advisor compared to financially stressed adults. If financial stress is something you’re dealing with on your own, you don’t have to. Let’s talk through where you are and where you want to go. Source: Gallup & Edward Jones, "Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment," 2026.
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisWe developed the world's first commercial F1 hybrid celery varieties and continue to lead the way in celery breeding. Our program focuses on the traits growers value most: yield, bolting tolerance, field holding ability, flavor, and disease resistance. Many of our newest varieties have been developed specifically to meet the needs of U.S. growers. #Research #Agriculture #Innovation
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Alan Ediger liked thisWe're proud to support our local community in such a meaningful way, and are grateful to the Y for the important work they're doing to make adaptive swim lessons accessible to families across Central Florida. At DUDA, we always say our strength is our people. That's why we're committed to helping build strong communities where we operate through our philanthropic giving efforts. We thank the Y for the opportunity to partner with them for a cause that will positively impact so many. #DUDA100YearsStrongAlan Ediger liked thisWe’re grateful for the generous donation from DUDA coinciding with their 100th anniversary celebration to support and expand adaptive swim lessons at the Oviedo YMCA. This gift will help increase program capacity and provide individualized swim lesson scholarships for children with special needs. The lessons will help children learn essential water safety skills, build confidence, and stay safe in and around water. 💙 Thank you to A. Duda & Sons, Inc. for investing in our mission and helping us create a stronger, safer community for all. Learn more about YMCA Adaptive Swim Lessons: https://lnkd.in/gti8xxeT #ForABetterUs #YMCACFL #WaterSafety #DUDA100YearsStrong #DUDA #Y175 #NoPlaceLikeThisPlace
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Alan Ediger liked thisAlan Ediger liked thisLast week, Class 15 of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) Emerging Leaders Development Program completed the last segment of the program with farm tours in the Salinas Valley. We experienced the full food lifecycle—from seed research at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, led by Dr. Julia Harshman, to crops growing in the field (like the artichokes at Ocean Mist Farms), and ending with consumer-ready products (like the delicious cider we sampled at S. Martinelli & Company’s store). I’m so thankful to have been a member of this program. Not only have I learned more about the agricultural industry, but I’ve made lasting friendships with my classmates. Thank you to everyone at FFVA, especially Bryn Harvey Fussell for leading an amazing program, and thank you to A. Duda & Sons, Inc. for supporting my participation in the program.
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The beverage alcohol distribution system is cracking, and RNDC is the clearest symptom yet. RNDC’s exit from California was already a shockwave: thousands of suppliers suddenly without representation, and thousands of people out of work. Now we’re seeing the next phase: major suppliers defecting, rumors of asset sales, and a broader question no one wants to say out loud: What happens when one of the “Big 3” distributors becomes unstable? For years, conventional thinking was that distributors held all the power. But what we’re seeing now is something more dangerous: The entire system has become fragile. And here’s what’s getting missed in the headlines: The industry is being propped up by smaller and emerging brands. They’re the ones creating new consumers, driving innovation, and giving retailers something fresh to talk about in a category facing a historic decline in drinking. But those same brands are the most exposed when distribution weakens. Because if you’re a small brand with strong demand, strong velocity, or incredible online traffic, but no distributor will pick you up… You’re dead in the water! Not because consumers don’t want you. Because you’re structurally blocked from reaching them. The three-tier system was designed to prevent monopolistic behavior and protect the market. Instead, decades of consolidation have created what is effectively an oligopoly, where in many states there are only 2–3 realistic options for a supplier to scale. So when distribution becomes unstable, it doesn’t just hurt a wholesaler’s P&L. It suffocates the exact brands that are still keeping the category alive. Ahead of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Access Live, I can only think how much longer can the industry pretend this isn’t a structural problem? For an industry this scrutinized, it raises a real question: How has the FTC not stepped in to force change, competition, or modernization? This isn’t just about RNDC. It’s about whether beverage alcohol has built a system that can survive the next decade.
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