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Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has taken part in a COVID-19 testing event, is planning a series of webinars and has announced two promotions.
Tomato acreage will be up about 10% this season for Nogales, Ariz.-based Calavo Growers Inc. thanks to some added roma plantings, said Brian Bernauer, director of tomato sales and operations.
Ciruli Bros. LLC, Rio Rico, Ariz., has increased its plantings of cucumbers, green bell peppers and eggplant, said partner Chris Ciruli.
More tomatoes crossed the border at Nogales, Ariz., during the 2019-20 season than any other commodity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor is excited about its Persian cucumber program, said Michael DuPuis, quality assurance and public relations coordinator.
Samantha Snyder is planning for growth this year and increasing capacity to keep up with current mushroom customers.
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In early February, farmworkers started trickling into the parking lot from the strawberry field to take their lunch break at Parkesdale Farms, Dover, Fla.
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Now in its second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to packaging sales, marketers agree.
Rain and cold weather put a bit of a damper on the start of Mexico’s winter produce season, but distributors said temperatures — and shipments — were rising as February played out.
Each region in the U.S. has unique markets with a variety of retailers. Here is a breakdown of each unique market.
Spurred by new acreage and product innovation, Pure Hothouse Foods has strong growth plans for 2021, says Chris Veillon.
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Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and greenhouse-like growing conditions will provide retailers a constant volume of blueberries.
Business updates from companies featured in The Packer’s Summer Berries section.
Sirna & Sons Produce expects to complete a 50,000-square-foot addition to its Ravenna, Ohio, headquarters this summer.
Organic produce marketers generally agree that demand typically outpaces supply in the category, but they also note that overproduction does occur on occasion.
Chilean avocado growers are expected to produce more fruit this season, but volume exported to the U.S. should be about the same as last year, said Karen Brux, managing director of the San Carlos, Calif.-based Chilean Av
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Organic Produce section.
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Onions Marketing section.
Wentachee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has introduced the 5 River Islands brand of California cherries.
Rail options have improved for produce shippers, but the reach of trains remains limited, according to logistics experts.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 1/9-bushel cartons of jumbos in late August from western North Carolina sold for $8-10.35 for jumbos and extra large.
The California Walnut Commission has unveiled a new logo.
Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers has kicked off its “All About Apples” photo contest. To enter the sweepstakes, consumers can post original photos of themselves with apples in the context of
Consumer demand for blueberries continues to increase.
A year ago, California avocado growers were anticipating an El Niño condition that would bring heavy rainfall that could last several months and, they hoped, put a dent in the drought that had plagued the state for at
Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers plans to kick off its California mandarin season in early November with increased volume, according to a news release.