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For the upcoming fresh pomegranate season, POM Wonderful will continue to invest heavily in its health-focused marketing, reminding consumers that POM is The Antioxidant Superpower.

California pomegranates had a big fresh year in 2021, USDA statistics show.

A late bloom resulted in variable pomegranate yields in California’s central valley, says Brian Forrest, sales representative with Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc., Reedley, Calif.

The U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee in August estimated 2022 U.S. cranberry production at 8.3 million (100-pound) barrels, up 4% from a year ago.

The campaign name, Taylor to Your Tastes, introduces more shoppers to Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits and invites consumers to tailor meals to whatever their families’ tastes may be.

Ocean Spray will have ample fresh cranberries this fall, says Jeff LaFleur, vice president of cooperative development and grower relations at the cooperative.

With expectations of a bigger crop than a year ago, Naturipe Farms is bringing fresh cranberries to the market again this year, says Brian Vertrees, director of business development for Naturipe.

D’Arrigo Brothers of New York donated $15,000 to Paws of War to provide three trained service dogs to combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Trying to keep pace with modern food safety requirements and buyers’ demands, management at the Atlanta State Farmers Market works to maintain the facilities.

The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers’ annual golf tournament is May 1