Nuts, Dates & Dried Fruit
Launching online and at retailers nationwide in 6-ounce, 12-ounce, and 24-ounce bags, Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted will be supported by in-store merchandising.
The significant supply increase would make marketing innovation and health research crucial to maintaining price stability, according to a new report from RaboResearch, a division of Rabobank.
The company is highlighting pistachios as an on-the-go snack through an out-of-home campaign spanning six U.S. markets — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia.
Strong competition on the global market and higher carry-ins have made it a challenging few years for the walnut industry in California.
In its latest global walnut report, RaboResearch said slowing demand, weather and global competition have created downward pressure on the industry and will likely cause a shift in bearing acres.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based medjool date brand says David Baxter has been an integral part of its team for the past six years, demonstrating “exceptional leadership and vision.”
The company said it has 5,000-plus farmed acres of organic medjool dates and a 500,000-square-foot processing footprint.
Natural Delights says it is offering 2- and 5-pound window boxes. High demand is expected, as medjool date sales surged during last Ramadan.
California Giant Berry Farms is partnering with the California Avocado Commission and the California Walnut Commission for separate giveaways and more touting summer snacking duos that are full of flavor and nutrition.
The medjool date grower has focused on consumer education in recent months to amplify its presence in Canadian markets.
The “Remember, They’re Wonderful” campaign’s TV spots put an emphasis on the word “Wonderful” on the bag — and what consumers should expect inside.
California-based Natural Delights hosted 30 fresh-produce leaders and influencers from across the globe in an annual harvest tour that included hands-on learning, networking and food.
The brand is adding a flavor already popular with its in-shell variety to its No Shells lineup.
While official final shipment, inventory and closeout figures for the 2022 crop year will be released within the month, preliminary figures indicate last year’s crop is virtually sold out, according to a news release.
Bard Valley Natural Delights says medjool dates surge in popularity during the holiday season, driven by their versatility in festive recipes and traditions.
As part of National Fruits and Veggies Month, the organization says it will help retailers capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities with walnuts and fresh produce.
The alliance said Alexi Rodriguez, who will join the organization in January, will focus on its next chapter of growth.
Twenty-five percent of Fresh Trends 2020 respondents* reported buying dates in the past 12 months.
Date growers in California’s Coachella Valley had a wild ride this spring.
Among fruit and tree nuts, pecan acreage rates are at the top of the heap in Arkansas.
Dried fruit cooperative Sun-Maid Growers of California, Kingsburg, has been named one of the U.S. Best Managed Companies.
Wonderful Pistachios is making its No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors available in an 11-ounce bag, adding another option to the original 5.5-ounce size bags that was introduced last year.
Julie Lutz-Lenosky has joined Bard Valley Date Growers as regional sales manager for the Southeast U.S.
Steve Shadle, who instrumental in the formation of DatePac LLC, which consolidates and packs for the Bard Valley Date Growers Association members, has died.
The California prune harvest has wrapped up, with early forecasts of a short crop at 45,000 metric tons, a 37% drop from the previous season.
After a relatively light early crop — harvested from May to late June — California fig growers anticipate a full main crop when harvesting begins in July.
Another good year should be on tap for the date industry following the 2019-20 season that was marked by a significant sales uptick resulting at least in part from COVID-19.
California is forecast to have another record almond crop this year, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimating an increase of almost 18% over last season’s crop.
Natural Delights is highlighting national parks in July with facts, activities and snacks to enjoy while visiting.
California Prune growers are facing a 28% drop in prices and a 23% cut in crop deliveries.