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Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Karst

A crisis communication plan for a fresh produce company should cover more than just food safety issues, Amy Philpott believes.

Misionero rebrands fresh-cut Green Wave Farms brand

Jun 25, 2019 by Chris Koger

Organic grower-shipper Misionero Vegetables, Gonzales, Calif., is rebranding Green Wave Farms, its fresh-cut vegetable line.

Western Costcos to promote Equitable Food Initiative produce

Jun 25, 2019 by Chris Koger

The Equitable Food Initiative is partnering with Costco Wholesale in California, Oregon and Washington to boost consumer awareness and sales of EFI-certified fruits and vegetables.

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Florida specialties revel in consumer spotlight

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Karst

With seasonally increasing volume, Florida tropical marketers are look for “cart-stopping” time for the state’s specialties at supermarkets around the country.

USDA increases estimate of retail price inflation for vegetables

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Karst

Both retail and farm-level prices for fresh vegetables have been revised upward for 2019.

Imperfect Produce expands East Coast reach

Jun 25, 2019 by Amy Sowder

NEW YORK — You may have heard the term “ugly fruit.”

Crown Jewels volume rises 30%

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Burfield

Crown Jewels Produce Co. LLC, Fresno, Calif., expects to increase its table grape volume by 30% this season after adding some new growers, said salesman Stephen Thomason.

Bari Produce to increase volume

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Burfield

Bari Produce LLC, Madera, Calif., will increase its volume of some table grape varieties added last year from a small group of core growers, said Justin Bedwell, president.

Avocados: Green gold at the end of the rainbow? The numbers say yes

Jun 25, 2019 by Chris Koger

The Hass Avocado Board said avocados continue to become more popular for different events and holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day — which set a record this year.

Pouch bags are package of choice

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Burfield

Pouch bags have become the No. 1 choice for packing table grapes, but most California grower-shippers say they also pack a certain amount of clamshell containers.

Hronis Inc. adds storage space

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Burfield

Delano, Calif.-based Hronis Inc. has completed a 30,000-square-foot cold storage addition for table grapes, said Pete Hronis, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

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United Fresh 2019 Conference and Expo — Booth Briefs No. 5

CHICAGO — Editor Tom Karst collected these news items on the expo floor June 11-12.

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United Fresh 2019 Conference and Expo — Booth Briefs No. 5

CHICAGO — Editor Tom Karst collected these news items on the expo floor June 11-12.

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