Naturipe Farms has launched Berry Buddies, the latest fun-filled addition to its value-added snack line. Berry Buddies promise a delightful twist on traditional snacking, designed to captivate both parents and children alike. Research underscores the crucial role taste and flavor play in parents’ choices for what their kids reach for when they open the refrigerator door. Berries and grapes are among the most preferred refrigerated produce snacks for children, enjoyed multiple times a week. “It’s clear how much kids love to snack, and at Naturipe Farms, we love to make those snacks,” said

This back-to-school season, CMI Orchards is introducing Ambrosia Gold apples in HERO packaging, combining the gold standard of Ambrosia apples with a kid-friendly, empowering program. This powerful pairing offers retailers a turnkey program to attract parents looking for healthy lunchbox snacks for the school year ahead. “We’re empowering kids to think big and do good with a positive overall message: The Power to be a HERO is in your hands,” said Joel Hewitt, vice president of sales. “Adding Ambrosia Gold to the HERO snack apple lineup gives parents a delicious, nutritious option for school

Healthy Family Project is partnering with Coborn’s Inc. for a summer Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign in Coborn’s, Cashwise and Marketplace Foods stores. Produce partners — including Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., Envy apple, Kids Choice Watermelon, Samsons Grapes, Shuman Farms RealSweet Onions and Tasteful Selections — are featured in stores through Aug. 16. In-store signs showcase a QR code leading shoppers to a free digital cookbook. Two cookbook recipes will be highlighted in a Kids Cook at Home Facebook cooking class hosted on Coborn’s Facebook page and led by Coborn’s Registered

It’s National Mango Day and to commemorate this delicious occasion the National Mango Board is taking the online experience to the next level with the launch of its new website. Designed to be a one-stop mango hub, the new site boasts a collection of interactive features, including an online scavenger hunt fueled by a limited time social media giveaway, allowing mango fans a chance to win gold-, silver- or bronze-level prizes inspired by the start of the summer games later this week. “We’re bursting with excitement to unveil our innovative website and celebrate National Mango Day with such a

The National Mango Board has partnered with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Athletics and will now sponsor all Ole Miss football and basketball home games for the 2024-25 season. This partnership kicks off with the highly anticipated Ole Miss vs. Middle Tennessee State football game on Sept. 7, where the National Mango Board will serve as the official game sponsor. This enhanced partnership signifies a major milestone for the National Mango Board, further integrating its mission to promote the health benefits and delicious taste of mango with the vibrant energy of collegiate sports

Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, introduced plantains to its growing portfolio of tropical fruits. Initial shipments of Kapi Kapi plantains will begin arriving in the U.S. as early as August, ramping up to a steady supply by November. “As our company growth has accelerated over the last couple of years, we’ve received more and more interest in plantains from our retail partners,” said Sofia Acon, president of Kapi Kapi Growers. “While we were initially focused on pineapples and bananas, it became very clear that there was a