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Avocados have heart health message for Hispanic millennials

Jun 10, 2018 by Chris Koger

A recent survey of Hispanic millenials show that they are very interested about health and nutrition, but not necessarily for themselves.

Florida launches plan to eradicate Oriental fruit flies again

Jun 10, 2018 by Chris Koger

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.

Millennials Eat — Bananas!

Jun 10, 2018 by Ashley Nickle

Staff writer Ashley Nickle and copy editor and designer Amelia Freidline discuss the produce age gap for bananas.

UPDATED: Caito recalls fresh-cut melons in salmonella outbreak

Jun 09, 2018 by Chris Koger

Caito Foods, Indianapolis, is recalling fresh-cut honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon products shipped to retailers in nine states after health authorities linked them to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 60 people.

Trump enters pivotal trade period

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

President Trump is entering a pivotal period where his approach to U.S. trade and foreign policy will be tested, some industry observers believe.

Watermelon board seeks 4 importers for 3-year terms

Jun 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking four importers to fill seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Skylar Rae signals sweet spot for cherry season

Jun 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

Stemilt Growers is heralding the return of Skylar Rae, the bi-color cherry billed as the grower-shipper’s sweetest cherry.

New Jersey Produce 2018 business updates

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

Catch a few quick updates on fresh fruit and vegetable grower-shippers in New Jersey.

Avocados from Peru plans season full of promotions

Jun 08, 2018 by Jim Offner

Peru will get a little extra push in kicking off its seasonal promotions, since June is World Avocado Month.

Zaninovich remembered for pursuit of grape knowledge

Jun 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

Andrew Zaninovich, a longtime grower at his family’s table grape company, has died.

Eastern Fresh Growers adds sweet corn

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

Sweet corn will be a new item this year for Eastern Fresh Growers, Cedarville, N.J., said president Tom Sheppard.

Longtime onion salesman Chris Woo to retire

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

After 45 years in the produce industry and selling a world of onions, Chris Woo is ready to retire.

SunFed names director of marketing/business development

Jun 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

Sunfed, Rio Rico, Ariz., has hired Gretchen Kreidler Austin as director of marketing and business development.

Apple inventories continue ample, prices firm

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

The U.S. Apple Association reports fresh market apples in storage on June 1 totaled 31.6 million cartons, up 24% compared with the same time a year ago.

Trump’s trade policy: crazy or stroke of genius?

Jun 08, 2018 by Tom Karst

By all appearances, the new normal for U.S. trade policy may be taking shape, and it isn’t pretty.

One Banana combats climate change in Guatemala

Jun 08, 2018 by Amelia Freidline

Inspired by the United Nations’ call for stakeholders to boost action on climate change by 2020, Coral Gables, Fla.-based One Banana is addressing climate change issues in its Guatemala growing areas.

Tee up for the Tip Murphy tournament

Jun 08, 2018 by Amelia Freidline

Get out your clubs, golfers — registration is open for the 2018 Tip Murphy Legacy Golf Tournament, Aug. 27 at Cincinnati’s Oasis Golf Club.

California fresh-cut companies merge

Jun 07, 2018 by Chris Koger

Sliced apple companies Farmington Fresh Cuts, Stockton, Calif., and Fresh Innovations, Oxnard, Calif., are merging.

'Find Jersey Fresh' launches

Jun 07, 2018 by Tom Karst

“Find Jersey Fresh” is the new focus and web tool for the state’s long-running and successful Jersey Fresh promotional campaign.

Pom Wonderful kicks off campaign with Lola the Sloth

Jun 07, 2018 by Amelia Freidline

Pom Wonderful’s Antioxidant Super Tea headed to the barre over the Memorial Day weekend to kick off its latest campaign: Some Things Are Better Together.