Latest News From Colorado Produce

Colorado vegetable growers say they anticipate good volumes and strong markets this year, although they had to deal with some weather-related delays.

Colorado vegetable growers say the weather has been their staunch ally this year.

Catch up on business updates from companies featured in The Packer's Colorado Produce shipping profile.

Colorado long has been a mecca for organic produce consumers, and, now, more growers there are getting into the category, said Jonathan Allen, president of Rogers Mesa Fruit Co./FirstFruits International.

Summer is the busiest time of the year for many Colorado fruit and vegetable grower-shippers.

Hungenberg Produce Inc. is growing organic carrots for the first time this year.

Fagerberg Produce began harvesting its transplant onions the week of July 25 - and its timing was good.

Commerce City, Colo.-based Ringer & Son Brokerage Co. Inc. expects to sell more Colorado-grown peaches, corn and pears this year.