Kiwifruit purchases inched up one percentage point from Fresh Trends 2009. As was the case last year, purchases of the fuzzy fruit increased according to household income and decreased according to age.
02/01/2012
As a new sales account representative for Sun Pacific Marketing, Pasadena, Calif., Archie Williams also serves as product manager for the company’s Ripe & Easy Kiwi program.
02/01/2012
California citrus grower-shipper Sun Pacific Marketing has hired Bob DiPiazza, former senior officer at Dominick’s and Sam’s Club, as president.
DiPiazza, a past chairman of the Produce Marketing Association and The Packer’s Produce Marketer of Year in 1992, has worked with Sun Pacific for the past four years managing the company’s product development, marketing and business development through his business, DiPiazza Consulting Services, according to a news release.
12/07/2011
The traditional California kiwifruit harvest began in late September, but Morro Bay-based Shanley Farms delayed San Joaquin Valley kiwifruit picking for two months.
The result is very sweet fruit with brix levels as high as 12.5, said Megan Shanley, director of marketing.
11/07/2011
The California Grown campaign from the Sacramento-based Buy California Marketing Agreement has expanded its efforts to connect residents of the state’s metropolitan areas with grower-shippers.
11/03/2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the door for baby kiwifruit from Chile and is considering proposals allowing mangoes from Australia and lychee and longan fruit from Vietnam.
ITALY — Imports (10-17*-22) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as Jan. 30 to Feb. 12. Port of entry: Philadelphia area and New York City area. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound) containers loose hayward 23-27s $13-15, 30-33s $12-14, 36-39s $11-13, 42s $10-12, 45s $9-11. Quality good. *revised.
CENTRAL AND NORTHERN DISTRICTS, CALIF. — Shipments (5-5-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 20-pound cartons loose hayward 27s mostly $11.10-12.10, 30s mostly $11.10-12.10, 33s mostly $12.10, 36s mostly $12.10, 39s mostly $11.10-12.10, 45s $9.10-10.10. Extra services included.
|
ThePacker.com Home News Leadership Video Opinion Careers About Us Advertise |
Other Websites The Grower Produce Retailer Red Book Credit Services Produce Market Guide Greenbook |
©2012 VANCE PUBLISHING Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright 
|
