SPECIALTIES

 

Packer Stories

Berry suppliers turn to movie promotions

05/14/2013

Two berry suppliers have collaborated with Hollywood studios on soon-to-be-released animated films as part of their summer promotions.

Berry companies seeks connections with consumers

05/13/2013

Berry suppliers use a variety of tools to communicate with consumers, but in-store methods are among the top choices.

Specialty bananas fill out category

03/15/2013

The specialty banana category is growing, according to suppliers.

Frontera begins 20th anniversary celebration

02/13/2013

To mark its second full decade as a grower, packer and shipper, Frontera Produce Ltd. unveiled a new website as a kickoff to a year of anniversary activities.

Frieda Caplan honored for lifetime achievement

01/29/2013

TUCSON, Ariz. — Frieda Caplan accepted the 2013 United Fresh Lifetime Achievement Award at a Jan. 28 dinner dedicated to her.

The founder of specialty produce supplier Frieda’s Inc. was noted for her constant optimism and establishing a successful female-owned and -operated company in a male-dominated industry.

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Market Scope - Persimmons — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 10

2012-12-09

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICTS, CALIF. — Shipments (3-2-4) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons one-layer fuyu 17-18s $8.25-10.25, 20-22s $8.25-9.25, 24-25s $6.25-8.25; hachiya 17-18s $8.25-11.25, 20-22s $8.25-9.25, 24-25s $6.25-8.25. Extra services included.