Produce Retail
The pumpkin season for Van Groningen & Sons, Manteca, Calif., is shaping up to be a record breaker, with a bumper crop of medium carving, heirlooms and pie-sized pumpkins.
Wonderful Pistachios is supporting agricultural workers in Kings County, Calif., with an auction of gear worn by pro boxer Jose Ramirez, who is sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios.
Last week I touched on reasons why produce managers get transferred from one store to another. It happens as managers move about, taking on other responsibilities, opening a new store or transferring for other reasons.
Vidalia onion grower-shipper G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga., has a new logo and branding.
Ontario health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella associated with microgreens from Sunsprout Natural Foods.
Little Leaf Farms, Devens, Mass., has doubled its greenhouse capacity to 10 acres, shipping product from the addition this summer.
With a record crop expected, the California Walnut industry is focusing on retail promotions to help move it.
Randy Riley, Kroger’s director of produce merchandising, and Jason Fuller, vice president of GoldenSun Insights, are acquiring GoldenSun from owner Don Goodwin.
English cucumbers that have been treated by Apeel Science’s shelf life technology to replace plastic wrap, are now available at Walmart stores.
Sliced apple company Crunch Pak, Cashmere, Wash., has new a new product, Lunch Kitz, featuring Woody the cowboy from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story movie franchise.
Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is using a back-to-school sweepstakes to lighten up the transition more fun this year.
California Giant Berry Farms has hired Alan Ediger as vice president of sales and Jay Brown as chief financial officer.
Side Delights has meal solutions for families who choose not to travel during the holiday season.
Wherever the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit is, you can find Mastronardi Produce on the expo floor.
One hundred employees of Ball’s Food Stores, Kansas City, Kan., have been certified by the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection.
GoodLeaf’s 45,000 square-foot Guelph, Ontario, facility is now fully functional.
Mission’s initial public offering has provided some insights on opportunities the company is looking to pursue in the coming years.
Veg-Fresh Farms, Corona, Calif., is starting its winter citrus season.
A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers found more that 85% reported paying more for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dole’s conventional and organic banana supply looks to be at or above normal levels for the near term.
The borders may remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Summer Citrus from South Africa is able to participate in the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit Oct. 13-15.
Southern Specialties Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Wonderful Pistachios, Los Angeles, is adding BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar to its No Shells line.
Non-browning Arctic apple slices, grown primarily for the foodservice market, are now available in convenience stores.
Grower-shippers of Red River Valley potatoes offer a selection of consumer packs in addition to the larger-sized sacks, cartons and totes they ship to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers.
The organic food industry in Canada continues to see growth, with sales now at $6.9 billion annually, representing 3.2% of grocery sales.