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The experienced attorney has joined the northwest fruit grower-shipper in a newly created role.
Highlights include having 95% of the cooperative’s member orchards in its stewardship program report using efficient micro-irrigation systems, nearly two times the rate found in other California crops.
Tara Stroud brings more than eight years of knowledge and expertise in food safety compliance to customers of the Highland Hub, according to a news release.
Lowell, Ark.-based Kimball & Thompson Produce Co. has been awarded a five-year, $165 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to military installations and schools.
Mexico dominates U.S. imports of many fruits and vegetables, USDA statistics show, with numerous fresh produce commodities showing double-digit gains in value over the last two years.
As shoppers dial in on resolutions for the new year, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is encouraging consumers to look to heirloom navels as a healthy addition to their diet.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is expanding the year-round availability of its high-flavor organic apple varieties, and that investment is paying off, company officials say.
Doral, Fla.-based PJ Citrus continues to grow its business with a variety of citrus options and a focus on customer service, says Julyann Borges, president.
Organic citrus volume is up for Reedley, Calif.-based Valliwide Organics, says Mason Parkinson, owner.
Sales Manager Keith Wilson noted a strong demand for blood oranges this season, an improvement after lighter demand for that variety in the last couple of years.
Demand for fresh citrus is strong for Toronto, Canada-based Fresh Taste Produce, says Tara Glazer, marketing director.
The New Jersey-based company anticipates growth in both supply and demand, with its citrus category expected to increase in volume, says Steve Stackhouse, director of operations.
Lone Star Citrus is having a bounce-back year.
For the first time, mandarins are getting the limelight for USDA food program purchases.
While the weather has slowed California’s organic citrus harvest, promotion opportunities will be plentiful in the weeks and months ahead, says Elise Smith, marketing manager for Homegrown Organic Farms.
Weather has been a surprise this year, with California’s heavy rains and harvest delays putting demand pressure on alternative supplies from Morocco for the midwinter to late spring months on mandarins and oranges.
Kale can be enjoyed many ways, and organic kale is increasing as the first choice of many when they are looking for the nutritious, leafy green vegetable.
The increased supply of artichokes provides retailers an opportunity for a seasonal boost in category sales, meeting shopper demand around healthy eating choices, the company said.
The company has increased delivery capabilities and offerings to support customers who are not present at the Ontario Food Terminal on a daily basis.
The Cincinnati-based grocer’s recently released 2023 Food Trends Report predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Rich River Produce is looking to expand its conventional and organic produce volume considerably this year, says Andrea Duarte, marketing and public relations director.
West Concord, Mass.-based Divert, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board.
Last year 13 of the top 20 organic produce categories (by total sales) posted increases in dollars, while 14 of the top 20 organic produce sales categories posted declines in volume, according to a report.
The Leamington, Ontario-based company has increased its owned acreage with a 40-acre expansion that will bring organic tomatoes and cucumbers to market in early spring, increasing growing area at the facility to 115 acres.
Fyffes and its winter melon business, Sol Group, have organized community medical brigades to reach 15 communities surrounding its cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew melon farms.
The global lab testing company is partnering with the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California to expand technical services and build lab testing facilities to serve the produce industry.
In the past year, the Gambles Group of Companies has transformed from a regional wholesaler to a full-service distributor that services all markets across Canada, says Lisa D’Ambrosio, marketing manager.
The Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower has hired produce industry veteran Joe Sbrocchi as senior vice president of business development and strategy.
Profitability and efficiency are big drivers for growers evaluating conservation-based farming practices. Each farmer who spoke at the Trust In Food Symposium said they have adopted at least one such practice, to date.
Berry People LLC, Hollister, Calif., has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell its business to the Vancouver, British Columbia-based ag tech company for $28 million.