The Packer seeking input from Santa Maria produce suppliers

As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is highlighting star ruby grapefruit as a key variety in its seasonal citrus lineup.

Peak volume of California cherries is expected on May 18 for the Dinuba, Calif.-based marketer.

Sustainable packaging, produce programs and visiting with customers were among the highlights of Viva Fresh 2024.

With the arrival of spring comes the onset of a plethora of nutritious fruits and vegetables from California’s bountiful Santa Maria Valley.

The Morris, Minn.-based company says the move is aligned with its sales strategy in the eastern U.S.

Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co.