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UFW Foundation CEO Erica Lomeli Corcoran calls the move a “money grab for big agribusiness.”
Sold under the Fruit World label, the grower-shipper says it will kick off citrus season early and offer organic Dulce mandarins, harvested just before its clementines.
Visitors to Sakata America’s booth at the Global Produce and Floral Show will get a chance to sample live tastings from acclaimed chef Thai Dang.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower says its one-bite cucumbers are sweet and crunchy and crafted for convenience.
This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday.
Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring.
New activities, tastings and, of course, the KiwiBrothers will be a part of the company’s presence at the global show.
A new holding company will be formed for the citrus cooperative and its sister supply company, Fruit Growers Supply, under the name Sunkist Growers.
As part of its ongoing tradition, the company is awarding scholarships to 36 students who are children of its employees.
A portion of Braga Fresh’s regenerative farming acreage has been certified by nonprofit A Greener World.