Produce containers and the pallets on which they’re stacked play an important role in the packaging industry, and some major providers say they’re making strides as they evolve to meet their customers’ needs.
As a child, Megan Jacobsen, “a born-and-raised farm girl,” said she never believed she would see a laser killing weeds. But that’s become a reality at Oxnard, Calif.-based Gills Onions.
May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here’s what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms had such a good response to its grape category management program and Candy variety table grape promotion last season that the company plans to bring back an expanded version.
“Organic has proven it can withstand short-term economic storms,” said OTA co-CEO Tom Chapman. “Despite the fluctuation of any given moment, Americans are still investing in their personal health ...”
The California Table Grape Commission will focus on health benefits as it launches its 2024-25 global marketing campaign targeting the U.S. and 21 export markets.
The world of table grapes has expanded exponentially from traditional red and green varieties to today’s plethora of cultivars with appearance, flavor and size characteristics.
