Produce Products
Sustainability, a subject that long has been top of mind in the produce industry, seems to have become a buzzword recently among nearly all businesses and a trending topic on social media.
Delano, Calif.-based Fruit Royale Inc. expects to start importing table grapes from Mexico by May 9, assuming favorable temperatures hold, said Louie Galvan, managing partner.
Organic produce sales continue to grow, and the mango category is no exception.
The mango category continues to expand at retail, especially during the spring and summer.
Volume out of Mexico will increase by 25% to 30% this season for Fresno, Calif.-based Crown Jewels Produce Co., said Jesus Gonzalez, general manager.
After several years of growth, Divine Flavor LLC, Nogales, Ariz., is in a great position to offer outstanding customer service, said Carlos Bon, vice president of sales.
Cherry grower-shippers are, more and more, putting the focus on sustainability.
Frieda’s Specialty Produce is encouraging consumers to get the stone fruit before they’re sold out for the season.
AgChoice Farm Credit and MidAtlantic Farm Credit jointly announced their merger, forming Horizon Farm Credit, on July 1.
Leamington, Ontario-based Great Lakes Greenhouses knows the business of cucumbers.
Plenty of good-quality Mexican mangoes should be available this spring and summer, with shipments already outpacing last year.
Sustainability, a buzzword in the produce industry for years, seems to be going mainstream as more consumers, including millennials, call for eco-friendly practices and products at every turn.
Growers in Mexico are expected to produce about 25.5 million 18-pound boxes of table grapes this season — an increase from last year’s packout of about 21.3 million boxes.
The company releases a dozen original salad recipes linked to the specific astrological personalities of the 12 Zodiac signs.
Berries and summer are synonymous. And right on cue, the sweet, juicy little orbs are making their way across North America as temperatures warm and consumers head outdoors.
When the annual arts festival in Westford, Mass., begins, that’s when you know it’s time for strawberries.
The Plant City, Fla.-based company is gearing up for higher volumes of the California-grown fruit.
With produce grown nearly year-round, the Peach State’s output is always plentiful (and it’s not limited to just peaches).
The early season volume out of the Northwest should help cherry-focused retailers transition from this year’s California crop.
Grower-shippers who market organic cherries agree that the category plays an important role in their cherry programs.
NatureSweet and Instant Pot are joining forces this winter to inspire cold weather cooking with a series of Instant Pot giveaways and recipe ideas.
Florida citrus growers got off easy following Hurricane Nicole, which hit the Sunshine State on Nov. 10, compared to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in late September.
Consumer demand for sustainable produce packaging has never been stronger, despite differing opinions on what the term “sustainable” actually means, says John Paap, brand and packaging manager at Jac Vandenberg.
The Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organic fruit importer launches the 10th season of its organic Peruvian winter table grape program.
The medium-sized winter pear variety launches its first season in February and likely selling into April 2023.
The U.S. Apple Association fellowship program focuses on providing professional and leadership development, one-on-one mentoring, hands-on advocacy and community engagement in the apple industry.
The San Joaquin Valley-based organic fresh produce marketing company is moving into the conventional space and building out its berry category with the acquisition.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. is partnering with The Hershey Co. for a new line of sweet treats made from real fruit.
Devens, Mass.-based Little Leaf Farms has launched new salad kits, now available in Crispy Caesar and Southwest varieties.
Doral, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals has developed a tropical fruit jerky that vegans will have no beef with.