Value-Added
The Taylor Farms census reveals a highly regionalized retail landscape where search data for bold, functional and “swangy” flavor profiles provides a roadmap for grocery leaders to tailor their fresh assortments to the “30 plants per week” consumer movement.
The versatile packs include regional seasonings and step-by-step digital tutorials, allowing shoppers to transform basic produce into gourmet accompaniments using various cooking methods like air frying or grilling.
In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspired by Roastables.
What began as research into citrus greening resistance has unexpectedly revealed a potential market for finger limes, offering a new opportunity for the state’s growers and the specialty citrus industry.
The Mediterranean Herb kit is a fresh take on one of the fastest-growing flavor profiles, according to the company, and will hit shelves in September.
The Fresno, Calif.-based Trinity Fruit Company said the new flavor is something personal to the company’s president.
Side Delights says the launch of Amazables supports an increasing consumer demand for single-serve items and a desire to reduce food waste, in addition to the growing popularity of microwavable foods.
The Giorgi Cos. Inc. has invested an undisclosed amount in FreshCap Mushrooms Ltd., which sells functional mushroom extract powders.
As consumers continue to seek out time-saving options at mealtimes, grower-shippers in California’s Salinas Valley continue to offer them a wide range of convenient alternatives.
Plant-based meals are increasingly popular, and San Francisco-based Side Delights is offering shoppers ideas for festive pairing with potato dishes.
Fresh Farms offers cucumbers, soft squash and cantaloupes. Fresh Farms is adding new items every week.
Orlando-based Fresh Express is introducing new clean and refreshed packaging for its Garden, Premium Garden, Crunchy and Tender Leaf salad blends products, according to a news release.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties has handled Peruvian asparagus since 2001 and has year-round supply to offer customers, said Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development.
Two new products from F&S Produce Co., Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables, offer even more ways to satisfy shoppers and boost category sales as well.
Fresh carrot products will launch under the Bolthouse Fresh consumer brand name, bringing healthy convenience to retail and foodservice customers, the company says.
Temple, Pa.-based Giorgio Fresh Co. has added a new flavor — Garlic Parmesan — to its line of stuffed mushrooms, said Bryan Shelton, vice president of sales and marketing.
“Everyone is time-starved; so to have something that’s washed, prepped and ready to cook is the key driver,” Mark Munger, Ocean Mist senior director of marketing, says of value-added produce’s significant growth.
The value-added salad company is bringing back its annual programming to help customers make healthy choices and win prizes during the start of the new year.