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After a catastrophic freeze decimated the 2024 crop, growers in the province are eyeing a fruitful season.
Consumer education, creative packaging and retail promotions are among the tools helping elevate onions in the produce aisle.
While most California growers are wrapping up their seasons, star ruby grapefruit will be available through summer, according to Bee Sweet Citrus.
The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board said it is implementing a marketing campaign that bridges the digital and in-store experience.
Initiative with Food & Culinary Professionals aims to drive demand through new recipes and nutritional education.
Exclusively available through Homegrown Organic Farms, Mammoth Blues represent a unique offering in the marketplace, the grower said.
According to a recent Sunkist-commissioned study, citrus consumption continues to grow, with over 80% of fresh fruit consumers eating some type of citrus weekly — a six-point year-over-year increase.
For retailers, the campaign includes a suite of promotional tools and incentives, such as bonus opportunities, digital promotions, a registered dietitian program, contests, POP materials and in-store sampling.
Motivating shoppers to try fresh mangoes can be accomplished through educating them about mango nutrition, flavor and culture, says Lavanya Setia, the board’s director of marketing.
The New York Apple Association is calling on growers to share their unique stories directly with consumers.
The contamination was discovered after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, N.Y., were analyzed by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory, revealing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some 200-gram packages of Enoki mushrooms.
The grower-packer-shipper said it has expanded its growing regions in the Pacific Northwest and its cherry and apple packing capabilities following the closure of Sage Fruit Co.
There are five producer-member seats and alternatives available for two-year terms beginning Aug. 1.
As of late March, strawberry production out of the growing area was at 3.4 million trays, according to the California Strawberry Commission.
As spring approaches, California growers and suppliers share insights into production trends, consumer demand and industry innovations for seasonal vegetables.
“Apple Girl Kait” has been helping her family grow — and market — the apples and pears produced in their Washington orchards since before she could drive a car. At just 22 years old, she blends a passion for ag with skills in social media to inspire a huge following.
Growers are managing delayed and irregular cantaloupe production out of Yuma, the Imperial Valley and into the Westside, but anticipate the production will normalize as the deal shifts in July, August and September.
The Packer met with Dayka & Hackett Vice President of Avocados Stephen Fink to learn about how Frutura is breaking into avocados, marketing a vertically integrated, year-round supply.
The New York-based specialty mushroom company continues to grow westward, adding 192 Sprouts locations to its growing retailer presence.
The Irvine, Calif-based avocado commission has forecast 257 million pounds of avocados for the 2022-23 harvest season, a slight decrease from last year’s volume.
Despite California’s weather challenges, the brand doesn’t plan on slowing down and is forecasting a historic 2023 season.
Food and alcohol are leading New Year’s Eve spending anticipated in 2022, with most consumers celebrating at home or at modest parties, according to market research company Numerator.
The average price per pound of potatoes has hit a five-year high of $2.35, but volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Amid weather and labor obstacles, South Texas growers expect normal supplies of winter vegetables to resume by early December.
The Sunions tear-free onion variety returns for the 2022-23 season, promising mild flavor, distinctive crunch and a mild pungency that won’t trigger waterworks when slicing and dicing.
The new coronavirus COVID-19 hasn’t changed one reality: Publix has an iron grip on Florida grocery sales.
Global data group, Information Resources, Inc. confirms food inflation persists in new report. Fresh fruit leads inflation increases in retail, with a monthly price jump of 5.3% in August.
An October report by FMI and Hartman Group confirms that consumers are adjusting holiday grocery shopping habits to mitigate inflation.
The Canadian-based greenhouse grower is adding Yoom, a purple cocktail tomato with a sweet-savory flavor, to its roster.
After two difficult years thwarted by extreme weather, Texas citrus growers are anticipating a steady 2022-23 season with strong demand.