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Demand for organic cherries continues to be a strong retail opportunity, according to the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.
The company says, facing industry pressure, it would release its laser weeder under a dual licensing mode and is considering relocating the company to Australia.
To further drive purchase and sales growth for Organic SunGold and Organic Green Kiwifruit, in-store POS material, a dedicated microsite and social media activations are in development.
The Bronx, N.Y.-based wholesaler is featuring a full line of locally, domestically and internationally sourced organic fruits and vegetables.
The company recalled 400 of its 30-pound organic blueberry boxes due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.
The Soil Center, a joint venture between CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming, plans to begin operations by the end of the year.
The launch includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, new educational and promotional resources, and a strong digital presence, says the Colombia Avocado Board.
The Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket cooperative has issued an open call to local farmers and growers for the gathering, which is to be held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center.
As part of the ROC process, Washington Fruit Growers and Gilbert Orchards have expanded their efforts to enhance biodiversity through beneficial gardens, integrated pest management, protecting local waterways and their associated riparian zones, and continued refinement of how they support their workforce.
Mission Produce will be at the Organic Produce Summit, July 9-10, in the Serra Ballroom at Booth No. 321.