The U.S. apple crop for 2022 is projected at 10.7 billion pounds or 255 million bushels, 2.7% higher compared with last year’s production but 3.5% less than the five-year average.
The Packer’s Tom Karst recently asked Mark Klompien, president and CEO of the United Potato Growers of America, several questions about the current supply and demand outlook for potatoes.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference attracted a record attendance of nearly 2,000 and more than 900 registered buyers from about 250 companies, show organizers said.
Despite what the company called a volatile trading environment, New Zealand-based T&G Global reported near-stable revenue for the six months ending June 30.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Pure Flavor was touting its greenhouse-grown Solara Mini Melons at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.
