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Despite a tight apple crop in 2022, there’s room to keep growing Stemilt’s Artisan Organics brand, says Stemilt Marketing Director Brianna Shales.  

This fall, global cranberry cooperative urges shoppers to center their holiday table around canned cranberries in a playful marketing campaign.

Fresh Solutions Network, exclusive farmers and suppliers of the Side Delights brand of fresh potatoes and onions, invite retailers who want to see the new packaging line in person to join us at booth no. 2162.

The hydroponic packaged salad producer will be showcasing and sampling their premium Crunch Kit salads during IFPA’s Global Show this Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

The Packer talks with the Avocados From Peru president about what the organization's Los Angeles Rams partnership means for avocados and the produce industry.

Seeking to meet consumer demand for convenient, healthful and restaurant-quality meals at home, Fresh Express has added three new offerings to its line of chopped salad kits.

While packaged salad is a consistent kitchen staple, producers and distributors of leafy greens reinvent the category — troubleshooting challenges that get in their way.

Mann Packing Co., Inc, a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte N.A., Inc. is relaunching its stringless sugar snap peas in redesigned packaging to modernize the look and feel of the brand.

The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world looks toward increasing volume of the grapes in the coming years as it sets a new record of 6.2 million packages in 2022.

In Q4 of 2022, BizMatch Plus will feature five key commodities and categories that have been specifically requested by participating buyers.

New York-based vertical farming company Bowery has launched three new salad kits, expanding the company’s offerings beyond leafy greens, herbs, and two types of strawberries.

The Reusable Packaging Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards. 

Hoping to entice consumers to put more fresh produce in their morning back-to-school routines, the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company is promoting a variety of breakfast recipes featuring fruit and vegetables.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Mastronardi Produce was highlighting its large range of products at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference on July 29.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Apple Nachos, a new product from Stockton, Calif.-based Fresh Innovations California LLC,  incorporates versions with caramel, pretzel bits, fresh apple slices, peanut butter and chocolate.

NNZ Inc., along with Fresh Solutions Network/Basin Gold Cooperative, will debut the Amazables! microwaveable potato at the International Fresh Produce Association's Foodservice Conference.

Gonzales, Calif.-based Misionero will showcase its deli leaf lettuce at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in late July. 

Miami, Fla.-based Crystal Valley Foods is introducing new foodservice vegetable packs at the International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference.

The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has launched Fair Earth Farms, a new line of six organic salad kits and blends packaged in plant-based, fully compostable bags.

Frieda’s Specialty Produce is encouraging consumers to get the stone fruit before they're sold out for the season.

Consumers may return to more cooking at home as they did earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, predicts Side Delights, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based producer of potatoes and onions.

The new Got to Be NC logo is part of the latest branding campaign designed to promote fresh produce and more from North Carolina.

Leamington, Ontario-based company claims top honors at the annual Greenhouse Competitions in Canada.

Sunset recently took top honors at its local Leamington Greenhouse Competition.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has officially launched its Mini Honeyglow pineapple in North America. 

A Brick Meets Click and Mercatus grocery shopping survey shows mixed results across formats and services, revealing how inflation is affecting buying behaviors.

As grilling season heats up, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company predicts potatoes will play a key role in celebrations and everyday meals.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based William H. Kopke Jr. Inc. is redesigning its Sweetums family of branded fruit, which includes citrus, grapes, cherries, pears, kiwi and berries.

The shipment kicks off another season supported by Zespri's  integrated consumer campaign designed to communicate the benefits of SunGold and drive traffic to retailers carrying the kiwi brand.

The Plant City, Fla.-based company is gearing up for higher volumes of the California-grown fruit.

The Leamington, Ontario-based company has launched Solara melons, what it says are the fresh produce industry’s first commercial greenhouse-grown melons.

Whether or not shoppers do it in time for Mother’s Day, creating a snack board customized to Mom’s taste is a doable, trendy and thoughtful idea.

The marketing collaboration reimagines Gotham Greens Gourmet Medley lettuce as Grateful Greens with custom packaging featuring the band’s iconic Dancing Bears and a QR code that unlocks curated content.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Freshcourt, Coral Gables, Fla., has two new avocado value-added items for sale at retail.

GRAPEVINE, Texas – Getting great lettuce closer to consumers is the main goal of Kalera, said Marc Jennings, senior vice president of foodservice sales for vertical farm operator Kalera, Orlando, Fla.

GRAPEVINE, Texas – A new organic squash pallet display was highlighted by Mount Vernon, Wash.-based Bay Baby Produce at the Texas International Produce Association’s 2022 Viva Fresh Expo.

Yuma, Ariz.-based Natural Delights’ Coconut Mini Medjools dates are one of the 2022 Prevention magazine Healthy Food Awards winners.

Here are the top 10 commodities searched for on Produce Market Guide in 2021.

I never knew I wanted to make an avocado rose, but now I know. I do. And I did.

The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics will harvest and market a trial crop of regeneratively grown fresh vegetables beginning on Earth Day, April 22. 

New York City-based indoor vertical grower Bowery Farming launched a two-variety pack of strawberries — the first commercial release beyond leafy greens and herbs for the agtech company.

The Reedley, Calif.-based grower-shipper reports a robust season for its Minneola tangelos, blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges.

Date demand is at an all-time high, and Yuma, Ariz.-based Bard Valley Natural Delights is targeting foodies that enjoy an ethnic exploration of food.

Kind Snacks calls on Americans to eat fresh, whole foods, such as whole nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit and grains, instead of packaged foods — including its own products.

Indoor, vertical AeroFarms, Newark, N.J., launches ‘hot and bold’ wasabi microgreens. We taste and talk. The ag-tech, Certified B Corporation also partnered with the University of Florida to create tastier tomatoes.

Gold Bell is excited to announce it's all new herb program, offering a full line of conventional herbs.

Launching a new brand in a crowded market can be a challenging task. And, as Fowler Packing Co. enters its third year of marketing its own Peelz branded mandarins, the company is eyeing some new marketing strategies.

January marked Dinuba, Calif.-based Suntreat’s 12th year of Sumo Citrus sales. And the company continues to grow its volume of the proprietary mandarin, known for its bumpy outer peel and top knot.

Nichols Farms has released new flavors of its single-serve, no-shell pistachios. The company is now offering spicy, savory and sweet flavors.

MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags of its potatoes.