Shipping Profiles http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles RSS Feed for Shipping Profiles en-us Mon, 21 May 2012 20:27:13 GMT Shade houses continue to gain momentum http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Shade-houses-continue-to-gain-momentum-152344405.html Control is the primary concern for tomato growers and shippers who use protected agriculture. California/Baja Tomatoes business update briefs http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/CaliforniaBaja-Tomatoes-business-update-briefs-152338765.html San Diego-based Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce is launching an heirloom tomato program, said Mark Munger, vice president of marketing. Locally grown produce promotions keep growing http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Locally-grown-produce-promotions-keep-growing-152286715.html The local movement is staying for the long haul in the Carolinas. You-pick berries add to locally grown efforts http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/You-pick-berries-add-to-locally-grown-efforts--152285855.html Another trend in the push for locally grown produce brings the farm even closer to consumers. Tomato growers hope deal turns around http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Tomato-growers-hope-deal-turns-around-152040785.html Tomato growers and shippers in California and Baja California, Mexico, say they are hoping for the best after seeing the worst, as their crops approach harvest for this season. Roma emerges as Baja tomato standout http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Roma-emerges-as-Baja-tomato-standout-152040285.html Retailers should have ample supplies of vine-ripes, romas, rounds and other tomato varieties as the Baja California, Mexico, and California tomato seasons get rolling in May and June, shippers said. Deardorff Family Farms banks on 'old-fashioned' tomato http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Deardorff-Family-Farms-banks-on-old-fashioned-tomato-152039605.html The newest retail push at Deardorff Family Farms in Oxnard, Calif., is a push backward, according to Tom Deardorff, owner of the vegetable grower-shipper. Carolina Produce business update briefs http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Carolina-Produce-business-update-briefs-150989725.html Jackson Farming Co., Autryville, N.C., expands for the upcoming season. Wendy's adds Carolina sweet potatoes http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/-Wendys-adds-Carolina-sweet-potatoes-150989065.html Three North Carolina suppliers will provide product for Wendy’s rollout of baked sweet potatoes as a side dish in May. Growers attempt to stay balanced with strong start to vegetables http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/shipping-profiles/Growers-attempt-to-stay-balanced-with-strong-start-to-vegetables-150988455.html Carolina vegetables have started early and look to provide growers a successful year if the supply stays balanced among areas of the state.