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Organic
Sage Fruit expands organic volume, to debut new cherry packaging
Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit has seen an increased volume of organic apples, pears and cherries, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Sustainability
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers pivots with varieties, packaging
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers will be fully transitioned to the company’s HiC2 recyclable pouch bag in the coming season, said Dan Davis, director of business development.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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People
Women in Produce — Jennie Coleman
Jennie Coleman, president and owner of Quebec-based Equifruit, believed in Fairtrade bananas before almost anyone else did.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Produce Crops
The Packer seeking input on summer citrus marketing survey
Citrus suppliers are invited to give their perspective on the summer citrus outlook for The Packer’s May 31 Summer Citrus Marketing Section.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Produce Crops
G&R Farms expect strong demand through the Vidalia season
Vidalia onions will enjoy a big spring and summer season, said Heidi McIntyre, marketing consultant for Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Produce Crops
Onion consumption on the rise
Though the gains have not been dramatic, U.S. Department of Agriculture per capita availability numbers for onions have consistently risen since 2000.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Foodservice
Foodservice onion demand showing improvement
With vaccinated millions on the move again, onion shippers are optimistic about the shape of foodservice demand in the coming months.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Tom Karst
Almost half of most industry members who participated in a LinkedIn poll said they believe retail organic produce sales will grow by at least 5% this year.
Organic
2020 sees record organic sales, OTA reports
U.S. organic sales in 2020 jumped 12.4%, reaching $61.9 billion, according to a new survey from the Organic Trade Association.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Tom Karst
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Produce Crops
Shuman Farms sees strong Vidalia season
Shuman Farms will be shipping Vidalia sweet onions from southeast Georgia through late August and early September.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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Tom Karst
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People
Women in Produce — Rochelle Bohm
Rochelle Bohm has roots in New Zealand apple country but now is making a difference for fruit growers on the other side of the world.
September 23, 2022 04:15 PM
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