Carrots
The grower, shipper and processor has acquired assets of the Fresha facility in Morris, Minn.
Current president and CEO Jeff Huckaby will become the company’s chief agricultural officer, while produce industry veteran Ken Silvera will assume the role of CEO.
Industry leaders gathered in Orlando, Fla., to discuss expanding carrot programs, the rise of jumbo berries and navigating unpredictable climate patterns for the 2026 season.
The four-person leadership team are part of the company’s efforts to better serve partners and lead in the fresh carrot category, the company said.
The Dorot Farm team will be at the Global Produce and Floral Show, where they’ll meet with customers, colleagues and industry partners to highlight innovations and emerging trends.
The carrot processing company expects the first harvest in January, part of its ongoing growth in the southeastern U.S.
FMS Fresh Produce and local partners seek to break the province’s dependence on U.S. imports with local suppliers.
The fresh carrot grower and distributor earned a position in the top 10 for in North America on Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies list.
Fresh carrots have been a mainstay at retail: They’re grown year-round, have a relatively low sticker price, are familiar and hardy for shipping.
BDA/Dorot Farm, a grower group of fresh and sweet carrots is launching its new crop for the upcoming season in the North American region.
The Minnesota-based grower, packer and shipper of fresh carrots said its refreshed look will make its products pop in the produce aisle.
Dorot Farm has introduced baby carrots for U.S. customers, partnering with California growers. Shipment starts next month, and a showcase is planned for Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29.
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The company said the new packaging will be available in Meijer with plans to expand to its organic products next year.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
The agency has added new products to the list involved in a recall due to potential E. coli contamination.
Along with a refreshed corporate logo, the company will be unveiling a new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions.
Morris, Minn.-based Fresha says an early start to planting and favorable weather have contributed to a good yield outlook for the crop.
Its “I Love Baby Carrots” campaign touts the nutritional and health benefits of baby carrots by targeting retailers and shoppers.
Compared with year-ago performance, organic fresh produce sales rose 18% in April and beat conventional produce in both dollars and volume gains.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
(UPDATED/CORRECTED) Cyclospora infections linked to Fresh Express garden salads continue to rise and now include Walmart private-label bagged salads, including salad served at a North Dakota restaurant.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising standards for grades of carrots to include more colors of carrots covered by the standards.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.