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This summer, Van Well Nursery and the Goodwins settled with Agriculture and Agri-Food, which developed the Staccato sweet cherry variety, as part of a legal battle.
The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says central Florida is known for its thriving winter strawberry crop, producing fruit with exceptional flavor from late November to early April.
A new mixed variety bag and 4-count EZ Band packaging help retailers find solutions for merchandising pears.
The company will showcase its expanded organic apple and pear line at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
Every October, through the Farm Fresh Challenge, schools and childcare centers earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture.
The company will feature a new spinach offerings and a new addition to their specialty variety line, the Beet Greens blend at IFPA Show.
Paul Nesbit will be the general manager in Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to the Memphis office as general manager.
The retail food industry veteran brings almost 40 years of experience to his new role as vice president of business development for produce.
Live probiotic cultures in Belli Berries meet the growing consumer demand for functional foods, the Watsonville, Calif., grower says.
At the event, guests tried their hand at harvesting, followed by an intimate dinner with growers.