Produce Products
A new “restaurant-style” potato is being launched this fall by RPE’s Farmer’s Promise brand, with the new crop anticipated Oct. 1.
The Houston-based dVida Co. says it’s on schedule to ship over 2 million pounds of Ecuadorian mango this year and has recently added yellow and red dragon fruit to its portfolio.
The Pennsylvania-based company says it plans to spotlight 1.5-pound and 3-pound gusset bags.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer is adding a bite-sized celery, cut into 1.5-inch pieces, to its fresh vegetable offerings this fall.
The salad kits, featuring greenhouse-grown lettuce as well as toppings and dressings, are now available at select Kroger and Jewel-Osco stores, with additional distribution in early 2024.
The brand says it will showcase new organic apples varieties and a Tasty Trio bag of mixed fruit, all sold in 2-pound resealable pouch bags.
San Antonio-based NatureSweet highlighted its Constellation three-color pack of mini sweet peppers at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
Side Delights says it’s ready to offer consumers options as summer grilling season heats up.
Bee Sweet Citrus is reporting an ample supply of oranges, grapefruit and lemons, and it anticipates a strong supply through the summer months ahead.
WP Produce is reporting a steady supply of organic, larger-sized tropical avocados available year-round from Florida and the Dominican Republic.
Amazables are oven-crispy-skin-style microwavable U.S. No. 1 grade russet potatoes, available with two custom sauces created exclusively by Litehouse.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company said the new offering will make its debut at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event, set for March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla.
The company says it will introduce Retro-Kins nationwide this fall, the third installment in the -Kins family of painted and decorative pumpkins and a continuation of its 25th anniversary festivities.
Sun Belle says it will showcase seasonal red currants and Sun Select super jumbo cherries at the New York Produce Show.
The limited-time, red-and-green snacking medley features sweet red Cherubs and floral green grape tomatoes.
A portion of sales from the company’s cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables will support Brighter Bites’ mission.
Rice, who shared his own path to fair trade, said movements of conscious consumerism are expressions of kindness and wisdom, but they can also be about profitability.
The kits from the from the philanthropic food brand will feature lettuce from Mann Packing and Newman’s Own salad dressings.
The Nature’s Partner consumer pack clamshells are available in select club stores and grocery retailers in the western U.S.
The fruit and vegetable company will present with its master growers in a double exhibition area with a main stand and showroom at the event in Berlin.
The brand says it’s ready to build on a year of industry recognition and new products.
The additions to the Hot N’ Spicy line offer convenience with bold flavors for Big Game celebrations or everyday meals, the company says.
Along with its baby carrots from California, the company will feature additional carrot products for foodservice and retail.
Four new kits — Smash Burger, Apple Harvest, Cool Melon and Strawberry Poppyseed kits — are the direct result of expanded research into the latest taste trends, the company says.
The new on-the-vine tomato launched late last year and is already driving strong results in its retail debut, the company says.
Roastables was selected from 10 innovation finalists to receive the Joe Nucci Innovation Award, which celebrates the “best product innovation in service of expanding fresh fruit and vegetable consumption.”
The Kingsville, Ontario-based grower will debut the tomato medley, which will feature sweet to savory flavors, at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Exposure show.
Southern Exposure attendees can discover the company’s new specialty line, which includes shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane, oyster and king trumpet mushrooms.
The company has added hot honey flavor to its microwave-ready kits and added garlic and parmesan to its grill or oven-ready kit.
The company will highlight new merchandising for its Amazables line and its recyclable packaging solution at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event.