Markets
Florida tomato suppliers looking to push product through retail and foodservice channels have some help from the state department of agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program.
With the arrival of the holiday season coupled with the general trend toward more healthful eating, business among Chicago-area produce distributors seems to be thriving.
Growers in West Mexico offer a wide range of winter produce and distributors were reporting good quality on all commodities.
Potato prices may be higher this year than last because of tigher supplies, but the product remains a good value, and its versatility certainly hasn’t changed, marketers say.
The Port of Wilmington, Del., is under new management and the new operator is bringing key improvements to the important landing spot for U.S. fruit imports.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $23.5 million in grant funding awards through the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program,
An early start and expanded volume have buoyed excitement for the Pazazz apple, according to the variety’s marketer.
Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower Little Leaf Farms is entering expansion mode with the help of nearly $40 million from Bank of America.
Citrus volume out of Texas as of mid-January was on pace with last year, and growers were not reporting any major quality problems.
Sales of organic mushrooms increased from 2017 to 2018, up nearly $13.5 million from 2017 to 2018.
Organic citrus growers in California and Texas are reporting ample supplies of good-quality fruit this season, with demand continuing to expand.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers, through its Renaissance Food Group subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SFFI Co. Inc., also known as Simply Fresh Fruit.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.
A Boston-based investment company is enabling London-based Westfalia Fruit International Ltd. To expand its ability to supply global markets with avocados.
Moxxy Marketing, Salinas, Calif., received an award for designs for sliced apples bags and applesauce containers for school lunches.
Patagonia Orchards LLC has added a second grower to boost its output of organic citrus.
This will be an exciting year for San Diego-based Organics Unlimited, said Mayra Velazquez de León, president and CEO.
Ocean Mist Farms now is receiving regular arrivals of organic asparagus out of Mexico, said Joseph Angelo, sales manager.
Sage Fruit Co. LLC has introduced a new line of 3-pound pouch bags for its organic apples with a 2-pound bag for the Honeycrisp variety
Dole Food Co. has discontinued its line of Dole Organic Salad Kits to concentrate on the development of other organic products.
The Food and Drug Administration has completed a traceback investigation into hepatitis A cases linked to fresh blackberries, but a single, common source of tainted blackberries was not found.
Rough weather during the U.S. potato harvest last fall continues to shake up the markets well into 2020, marketers say.
Delayed rain in Chile and Mexico and freezes in Southern California could mean the national market needs more volume from Southeastern berry growers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a public hearing for changes to the marketing order for California walnuts.
There should be more than enough lemons for Lenten seasonal promotions, according to Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif.
A referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for Florida tomatoes is set from May 11 through June 1.
The bagging program at Gambles Ontario Produce at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto is really catching on, said marketing manager Sarah Taylor.
J.E. Russell Produce Ltd. has hired Mike Pirri, a 21-year veteran of the produce industry with experience in wholesale and retail, to head up a new melon and grape program, said Hutch Morton, senior vice president.
North American Produce Buyers Ltd. at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto will have a blueberry program this year, said Stephan Schmekel, executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Fresh Del Monte officials say 2019’s increase in earnings reflects the company’s diversification into fresh-cut and value-added, a move the company began with the purchase of Mann Packing two years ago.