As supplies of late-season pomegranates from California begin to dwindle, John Vena Inc., a specialty produce wholesaler based in Philadelphia, has stepped up volumes of Israeli fruit through its import partnership with EDOM Fruits, an experienced grower cooperative specializing in supplying exotic fruits to some of Europe’s largest retailers. Israel is in the height of its main season for the preferred Wonderful variety as we enter January. According to John Vena, president of John Vena Inc., “The timing of the Israeli season is a perfect complement to U.S. production. Just as California

Dole Packaged Foods LLC announced its latest campaign spotlighting its popular Fruit Bowls snacks, titled "Hold My Fruit Bowl." A kid-friendly riff on the viral Hold My Beer meme, the playful spots shine a light on kids doing spectacular things thanks to "superpowers" they've received from snacking on Dole's nutritious Fruit Bowls. One spot features group of campers who are lost in the woods. A brave camper declares, "Hold My Fruit Bowl," then calls for a hawk to give them directions back to safety, showing up an overly confident fellow camper and a befuddled troop leader. Another spot shows a

Dole Food Co. is helping Americans get 2022 off to a healthier, more active start by stepping up as the presenting sponsor of Get Fit for No Kid Hungry, an influencer-based health and wellness fundraising initiative designed to rally the nation’s top fitness, wellness and nutrition experts to host fitness livestream classes throughout January. In doing so, the national produce provider will inspire kids and families to get fit and give back as they donate to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America. As Get Fit for No Kid Hungry presenting sponsor, Dole will

Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, welcomes the first Frost Kissed crop of the season. The Frost Kissed artichokes are shipping now and will be intermittently available throughout the winter. Each Frost Kissed Artichoke includes a petal insert to let the shopper know about this unique condition. Once the temperature drops below 32 degrees, the artichokes’ skin darkens due to the freezing conditions, which seals in more flavor and provides a nuttier flavor profile for Ocean Mist Farms’ Frost Kissed artichokes. While this limited time offering has a slightly

Sabra, maker of America's favorite hummus, and Fifth Season, a food system pioneer and robotic farming leader, are on a mission to rescue salad lovers from limp lettuce and sad salads with a more deliciously sustainable solution. The mission-aligned brands are introducing a fresh idea for the produce aisle: salad kits featuring sustainably farmed greens paired with creamy, plant-based hummus, guacamole and whole grains. "Our vision at Fifth Season is to reinvent our food system so that it delivers a whole new sustainable fresh food experience that people crave when in their homes and on the go

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., will showcase its conventional and organic commodity lines and feature the Season & Steam product line extension in the New Product Showcase at this year’s New York Produce Show in booth No. 242. The value-added Season & Steam product line extension includes five new additions to the award-winning microwavable cut vegetable product line. The entire line includes 10 varieties, each with the same convenience, customizable seasoning and exclusive resealable bag technology shoppers love. “We look forward to being back