Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart has begun offering Signature Sidekicks by Robert Irvine, a line of four fresh-cut vegetable products for use in cooking and meal preparation.
Salad specialist Misionero Vegetables has been acquired by Harbinger Group LLC, parent company of Green Wave Farms, Vertical Foods, Epic Foods and Fresh Produce Partners, according to a news release.
Six organic salad mixes and two organic salad kits in resealable clamshells from Dole Fresh Vegetables are expected to reach retailers nationwide by early November.
A BBC documentary that publicized health benefits of purple sweet potatoes has Frieda’s Specialty Produce promoting the Stokes Purple variety for the season just underway.
TruPick, a new technology that controls the effects of ethylene on apples, pears and other produce items to maintain freshness in storage or transport, has been registered with the federal Environmental Protection Agenc
Legend Produce and Five Crowns Marketing are backing increased sales of their Origami cantaloupe with more acreage, including the Westside of California’s San Joaquin Valley.
California cherries will peak sooner and in bigger volumes than last year, spurring retailers to offer Mother’s Day promotions.
“We are projecting 7 (million) to 7.5 million cartons in California, a significantly be
California cherry season starts in mid-April in Stanislaus and Kern counties with the royal varieties marketed by Dave Wilson Nursery that have gained increasing acceptance among growers.
Royal Hazel, Royal Lynn and Roy
Citing the state’s drought and unfavorable business conditions, Wonderful Orchards — previously known as Paramount Farms — is removing 10,000 acres of almond trees in California.
Blue Road Capital plans to invest up to $250 million in Issaquah, Wash.-based produce marketer Vanguard International Inc. to acquire international fruit and vegetable production assets and related businesses.
