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The Northwest pear industry’s fresh pear estimate for 2023 is on par with the four-year average.
With the organic muscadine grape program, Happy Dirt and one of the company’s North Carolina farmer-partners are working to build awareness around the grape’s unique flavors, adaptability and health benefits.
As parents and kids are shopping for back-to-school needs, Rave apples can be offered as a healthy addition to any lunch box or after-school snack, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
The organic salad brand is introducing two new organic chopped salad kits and three organic salad blends at the upcoming Southern Innovations conference this September in Charlotte, N.C.
To learn more about the company’s expansion plans and commitment to conserving natural resources while growing high-quality greens indoors, The Packer recently connected with co-founder and CEO Viraj Puri.
The California-based grower-shipper anticipates showcasing its new line of butter lettuces at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 20-21.
“We can’t wait to share with retailers the strategic growth that has come to light with this year’s crop of apples and pears, and Stemilt specifically,” said Stemilt’s Brianna Shales.
The California-based fresh citrus cooperative is kicking off its new sales strategy and streaming commercial at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show.
The salad kits feature the brand’s premium crafted lettuce blends and carefully selected toppings that create four SKUs of vibrant flavors and textures, according to a news release.
With an eye on the healthy snacking trend, greenhouse grower Pure Flavor has introduced two new products — Tiki Tomatoes and Oronai Sweet Charentais Melons.
Network and knock down pins with fellow produce industry members Oct. 20 at the 2023 Mango Industry Reception during the Global Produce & Floral Show at Splitsville Downtown Disney.
The fifth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class recently had a chance to visit Hionis Greenhouses and the Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm at Rutgers University.
The 15th anniversary of Fruit Attraction ended Oct. 5 with the best participation figures in the history of the trade fair.
The company is highlighting progress in reducing its carbon footprint and curbing food waste, as well as including regenerative agriculture and farming practices.
DAT Freight & Analytics projects truck contract rates to decrease across all markets over the next 12 months.
The Chelan, Wash.-based fruit marketing company’s report contains 50 pages explaining what goes into growing, harvesting and packing the varieties under the Joyfully Grown brand.
The company says the Verdant Innovation Lab will help it develop solutions that extend the life and quality of perishable products.
The global grape market is experiencing shifts due to a series of unexpected weather events in key growing regions.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show kicked off with a rousing State of the Industry address by CEO Cathy Burns, Oct. 19.
This year’s Organic Grower Summit will feature eight educational sessions, including ones focused on the challenges of organic seed production and ag technology.
In collaboration with Fresh Alliance procurement services, orders placed by Cool School Cafe loyalty program members can earn bonus points that can be redeemed to help enhance child nutrition meal programs.
The company says the campaign will communicate the key differentiators that it offers to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout North America as a preferred supplier of avocados and mangoes.
Along with bright green skin and a quirky personality, Bob for Apples from New York is the anchor for NYAA News, a virtual news station for apple lovers everywhere.
With integration, MyProduce Professional synchronizes and updates RSM in real time, providing a seamless software experience from field to warehouse dock, to sales and into back-end accounting, according to a release.
“We’re seeing robust crops across all our orchards, including those on both coasts and the Midwest,” Don Roper, vice president at Honeybear Brands, said in a news release.
NatureSweet says all its branded tomatoes — including Cherubs, Glorys, Constellation, Comets, Twilights and D’Vines — meet rigorous safety, environmental protection and sustainable livelihood standards.
Potatoes Your Way is touted as offering a hassle-free cooking experience packaged in a sustainable fiber tray.
The inaugural Potato Palooza aimed to glean and share farm-fresh food in local communities.
Climate Robotics, Cultiva and Privision have been selected to pitch their innovations to produce leaders for a chance to win at least $250,000 in funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition in November.
GrubMarket says its booth will allow attendees to explore fresh and tech-driven offerings, as its subsidiaries will display its unique contributions to the evolving global fresh produce ecosystem.