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The Reedley, Calif.-based company says it has added to its specialty organic grape program by introducing new and unique heritage varieties.
Inteligistics says it has updated its flagship InteliView data management platform.
The Consumer Connection Conference, a driver in efforts to boost fruit and vegetable consumption, will welcome leaders in produce, nutrition and lifestyle from April 29 to May 1 in Phoenix.
Hatice Evren will serve as U.S. Group CEO, overseeing Getir and FreshDirect, while Sloan Eddleston has been appointed FreshDirect CEO.
Village Farms Fresh recently partnered with home improvement series, “Military Makeover,” hosted by Montel Williams.
The Pharr, Texas-based company says the bags will be available for organic and conventional avocados beginning in late 2023.
The growing season has been excellent for Washington apples, says Robb Myers, and that is just the start of the good news.
Avocados are a hit at retail, ranking first among items shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they didn’t buy previously, according to The Packer’s 2018 Fresh Trends.
This in-person networking opportunity is scheduled Aug. 5-6, 2021, at the renowned TPC Sawgrass Golf Course and Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Organic carrots are a huge part of the carrot category, making up more than one-quarter (26.4%) of retail carrot sales in 2019.