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Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.
Exports play a role in the marketing plans of many citrus grower-shippers, but that role can vary from company to company and season to season.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged produce grower-shippers throughout the U.S., but a silver lining for the citrus industry is consumers’ perception of citrus as immunity boosters.
Consumers typically turn to citrus to load up on vitamin C during cold and flu season, but this year, suppliers hope they’ll stock up on even more grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons to keep COVID-19 at bay.
Although USDA’s NASS estimated that California’s navel orange crop will be about 42 million 80-pound boxes this season, some grower-shippers estimate that number might be a bit on the heavy side.
Samantha Snyder is planning for growth this year and increasing capacity to keep up with current mushroom customers.
Check out these business updates in the fresh mushroom industry.
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Now in its second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to packaging sales, marketers agree.
Organic produce marketers generally agree that demand typically outpaces supply in the category, but they also note that overproduction does occur on occasion.
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Organic Produce section.
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Onions Marketing section.
Rail options have improved for produce shippers, but the reach of trains remains limited, according to logistics experts.
Last year, with pandemic shopping at its fullest, mushrooms were among the top three best-performing foods in the produce aisle in terms of year-over-year sales. And now what?
NEW YORK STATE — After such a rollercoaster in 2020, the state’s growers, shippers and marketers don’t know what to expect for 2021.
The Mushroom Council’s collaboration with The Food Network — estimated to make more than 90 million impressions in 2021 — is one of the largest partnerships the council has ever undertaken.
Mushroom production is environmentally friendly by its very nature, but growers are looking for more ways to use less and reduce waste. It’s a great way to trim budgets amid this inflationary economic climate.
A TikTok campaign is inviting viewers and influencers alike to post creative ways to crack Wonderful Pistachios to claim a chance to win cash and a year supply of pistachios.
Green Giant Fresh has a new line of meal bowls with six distinct options.
Retailers should see plenty of mango volume this spring for heavy promotions, importers say.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Cal-Organic Farms, subsidiary of Grimmway Farms, is launching a consumer-oriented organic brand campaign.
The incoming chairwoman’s background could really shake things up on the board of the United Fresh Produce Association.
Nearly 40 students interested in the produce industry will experience Fresh Summit with career ambassadors this year at what will be the busiest event ever for the Center for Growing Talent.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Sol Group is investing in Central American growing communities through sales of Fair Trade certified melons.
The relaunch of the Autumn Glory apple was the most literal kind of product launch you could have.
MONTREAL — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association brought Bernadette Hamel back from a retirement trip to Florida to honor her with the CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award.
With more than 300 exhibitors and a strong international presence, the 2019 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention delivered for attendees.