Hawaii’s soil and ideal growing conditions give its papayas a unique flavor that no other region in the world can duplicate, says Eric Weinert, president of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association.
Industrywide, early Northwest pear estimates are coming with about 30% less volume compared with 2023, said Kaci Komstadius, vice president of marketing for Sage Fruit Co., Yakima, Wash.
Researchers conducted three studies examining whether retailers can use marketing techniques that attribute human form or personality to imperfect produce to help increase purchase intentions.
The meeting will “examine the full spectrum of fruit and vegetable industry issues and provide recommendations and ideas on how the USDA can tailor programs and services to better meet the needs of the U.S. produce industry,” the USDA said.
The line features Unitec pear-sizing and -sorting technology to increase the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer’s packing capacity and consistency in size and grade, said Brianna Shales, marketing director.
Kwik Lok continues to invest in materials science to develop closure options that are reliable and better positioned for recyclability, said Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for the Yakima, Wash.-based company.
