Pacific Trellis Fruit has opened a new sales office in Tucson, Arizona, and has appointed Dan Carapella as director of special projects. Both announcements from CEO Josh Leichter come as Pacific Trellis Fruit eyes development in the years ahead. Carapella will manage the new sales office, which will serve as Pacific Trellis Fruit’s fourth office […]
Category: Produce News
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Duncan Family Farms Acquires Pedersen Farms
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms, a family-owned, multi-regional grower of certified organic and sustainably-grown produce, has acquired Pedersen Farms, a family-owned farm and certified organic grower located in upstate New York. With a focus on expansion and diversification of regional and local organic supply, this acquisition supports Duncan Family Farms’ growth in sustainability and as a grower […]
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Sun World Adds Licensees, Expands Footprint In North America
Sun World International LLC has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include stone fruit marketer, Trinity Fruit, and licensed importers Capespan North America and Jac. Vandenberg. The appointments bring the company’s panel of licensed importers to 13 companies; Trinity joins four other California grower-marketers in […]
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Fresh Del Monte’s Sustainability Programs Deliver ‘Strong’ Close To Year
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced a “strong” close to the year for its sustainability programs. The company scored an A- in the water security category and B in the climate change and forest categories for its sustainability initiatives […]
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Taylor Farms Acquires Curation Foods’ Packaged Salads, Cut Vegetables
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has acquired Curation Foods’ fresh packaged salads, green beans and fresh cut vegetables business from Landec Corp. The assets include the Eat Smart brand and production facilities in Guadalupe, California, and Bowling Green, Ohio. The addition of Curation Foods’ packaged salad and fresh cut vegetables business will help the Taylor Farms Retail […]
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Avocado Industry Welcomes Jalisco To U.S. Mexican Avocado Imports
The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the addition of the Jalisco region to the U.S. import market, officially beginning in June 2022. This follows a new agreement between the two countries to allow avocado imports from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is the No. 1 marketer of avocados in the U.S., and billions of avocados are exported from Mexico to the […]
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Wholesale Produce Supply Adds To Board Of Directors
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, a fresh produce logistics and inventory management solutions provider, has announced additions to the board of directors of its parent company. This action follows its acquisition by an investor group led by Cross Rapids Capital L.P. Charles Veniez, John J. Leavy and Kevin Leavy have joined the board of directors […]
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Wholesum Cuts Ribbon To Open Organic Tomato Greenhouses in Mexico
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, cut the ribbon Dec. 9 to its newest organic tomato greenhouses in Sonora, Mexico. The ceremony took place in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, and was attended by company associates, vendors and industry partners. The theme of the event was “A Plentiful Harvest,” highlighting […]
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Winter Sweetz Seeks Entries For ‘Sweeter In Texas’ Sweepstakes
Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has launched its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 28, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to enter to win one $500 gift card grand prize and a shipment of about 20 Texas red grapefruits valued at […]
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Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
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In-Store Salad Bar Concept Picadeli Partners With Albertsons Cos.
Picadeli, a Swedish salad pioneer, is launching in the U.S. market through its debut partnership with Albertsons Cos. Picadeli offers a modular store-in-store salad bar concept with the mission to make fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable to the masses. Accessibility is a core pillar for Picadeli, believing that healthy food should be available to […]
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Pineberries Available In Texas Exclusively At Central Market
Pineberries are scheduled to arrive this week at all Central Market stores, just in time for the holidays. The only place to find these in Texas are at Central Market, where they are a store exclusive through 2022. What is a pineberry? It looks like a pale strawberry but has a combination of strawberry and […]
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Are High-Tech Containers The Future Of Farming?
With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns impacting crops and a continuing global supply chain crisis affecting millions, FarmBox Foods is using tech-based indoor farming to provide nutrient-rich food. Based in Sedalia, Colorado, the company has spent the last four years developing automated farms in shipping containers to grow gourmet mushrooms, organic leafy greens, culinary herbs, peppers […]
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Envy Boosts Sales As ‘Ultimate Holiday Apple’
Envy apples remain the best-selling premium apple brand (Nielsen, Total U.S., Apple Category, L 52 weeks ending Nov. 6) in part due to the brand’s significant investment in driving sales with marketing campaigns that increase awareness and preference, motivate consumer trial and stimulate repeat purchase. In the fourth quarter this year, the apples got a […]
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Gotham Greens Opens CA Greenhouse, Unveils Sustainability Goals
Indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens has opened the first phase of its 10-acre hydroponic greenhouse near the University of California-Davis campus. With this national greenhouse expansion, it will operate the nation’s largest network of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses spanning nine facilities in six U.S. states. The company’s sustainable farming practices allows Gotham Greens to grow salad greens and […]
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Zespri’s Sungold Kiwifruit Claims 47% Of Total Kiwi Category Growth
Zespri will be celebrating the success of its SunGold Kiwifruit at the New York Produce Show on Dec. 13-16. In addition to sharing the news that Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit accounts for 47 percent of the total kiwi category growth, local and international staff will be available to share information on successful selling tools, customized programs […]
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Monteverde’s Joins FreshEdge, Expands Company Footprint
Indianapolis, Indiana-based FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Monteverde’s, a fresh produce distributor located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Monteverde’s operates out of a 61,500 square-foot facility. The addition expands FreshEdge’s footprint further into the eastern United States and provides space and logistical support to better serve […]
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United Fresh Asks For Comments On FDA’s Proposed Ag Water Rule
The FDA has published the draft agricultural water provisions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, according to a statement from United Fresh Produce Association. There is a 120-day public comment period for the draft rule and more information can be found on FDA’s website. United Fresh will be reviewing the proposed rule and will be working with […]
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TIPA Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
Texas International Produce Association hosted its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 18. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot with every team spot filled. Twenty-three teams registered […]
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Fresh Produce Opportunities In The Independent Grocery Industry
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA director, Communications and External Affairs Where are the fresh opportunities for independent grocers? The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge of business to grocery retailers, driven by an increase in home cooking and at-home food consumption. But did this boom impact all categories equally? What will be the lingering impact of supply […]