Fruit
LGS Specialty Sales, New Rochelle, N. Y., kicked off its summer citrus with lemons from Argentina and Chile.
Homegrown Organic Farms is partnering with Valles del Sur, a Chilean grower, to import organic blueberries.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peach and nectarine crops are available in two new packs.
“We’re going to have another set of docks and also getting drawings made to have a 12,000-square-foot addition to our processing center,” said Alex DiNovo, president and COO.
The Newcomerstown, Ohio-based Fruit Growers Marketing Association has partnered with Fremont, Ohio-based Great River Organics to launch a local organic line of vegetables.
Research conducted by New Zealand-based Forward Insight & Strategy revealed that Envy apple ranks No. 1 in a sensory test for flavor, texture, aroma and appearance among 142 people surveyed.
The Produce Moms is celebrating its association with Brighter Bites and promoting the mission of the nonprofit group to both its industry and consumer audiences.
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Thanks to year-round availability, tastier varieties and improved growing practices, summer citrus seems to be more popular than ever at neighborhood supermarkets.
California Giant Berry Farms is starting summer blueberry season with strong volumes in the Pacific Northwest.
Stemilt Growers’ summer stone fruit is arriving, giving retailers a chance to boost summer fruit and organic fruit categories.
Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., is adding gold kiwifruit to its list of products.
Dole Food Co. has partnered with Pixar film “Monsters Inc.” to launch recipes, serving suggestions, digital and social activations, family-friendly activities, trivia and influencer partnerships.
Homegrown Organic Farms has received Bee Better certification for Oregon blueberries.
Domex Superfresh Growers has named the recipients of its five annual scholarships.
South Carolina peach grower Titan Farms will feature a patriotic-themed box for a limited time.
This tropical fruit has some dedicated followers.
Index Fresh is offering Colombian avocados for the third season.
Chiquita has earned the Blue Flag Award again.
Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, Calif., suggests retailers should carry dragon fruit to give consumers an escape.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation replaced its annual scholarship luncheon with a scholarship celebration film.
A study has found that a compound found in grapes is associated with a 48% decrease in risk of Alzheimer dementia.
Chiquita is releasing new fitness-related stickers on bananas in July to encourage fun, healthy living.
The National Mango Board is a sponsor of Kitchen Collaborative, a recipe development initiative in which chefs partner with sponsors to create recipes.
California Giant Berry Farms announced winners of its third annual Chef Invitational culinary competition.
While many have enjoyed these abnormally warm temperatures in February, it’s sparking fear among fruit farmers.
The high temperatures mean fruit trees are waking up early.
Wholesum Family Farms is expanding its greenhouse facilities in Sonora, Mexico, and Amado, Ariz.
While one might associate tropical fruits with summer months, tropicals also shine well into the fall and winter.