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Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is going large with its newest pineapple product, according to a news release.
Envy apples says it will kick off the 2022 holiday season with momentum, thanks to a marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions.
Chuck Sinks is the president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit, Yakima, Wash.
With the final volumes of the New Zealand kiwifruit crop set to depart over the coming weeks, Zespri is transitioning to fruit from its Northern Hemisphere partners in Italy, France, Greece, Korea and Japan.
U.S. potato groups are asking the USDA to develop new phytosanitary protocols to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island to U.S. growing areas.
With a nod to the growing trend of veganism, Dole has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.
Matt Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Afresh, San Francisco, Calif.
Vic Savanello is the regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Volumes are up for satsuma mandarins from the Southeastern U.S. and maturing ahead of last season, according to growers.
Chris Romano is the vice president of produce, floral and gifts at The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C.