Granny Smith apples set to shine in November and beyond
Green means go for Stemilt’s Granny Smith apple season, with increased volumes positioning it for backing strong promotions this fall and throughout the entire season. Nielsen data reveals November as a critical opportunity for promotion, where retailers can capitalize on Granny Smith during a sales spike to keep momentum up throughout the holiday time frame.
FruVeg looking forward to continued growth
Coming off what he called a “fantastic season” in 2024-25, FruVeg Marketing President Steven Espinosa is estimating an additional 15-20 percent year-over-year increase in volume this season.
Continental Fresh brings Water For All mission and mangos to IFPA Global
Continental Fresh will arrive at International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show with a clear and refreshing mission: to make a difference by bringing water and sanitation systems to rural Latin Ameria. True to the company’s “produce with purpose” concept, the Continental Fresh team will be at the event to listen, learn and share why clean water matters, from Oct. 16–18 in Anaheim, CA.
Wonderful Pistachios teams with NFL MVP on scholarship program
Wonderful Pistachios launched the Josh Allen Scholarship in partnership with Central Valley native, pistachio farmer and star Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Sustainable disease management for specialty cut flowers
The specialty cut flower industry continues to grow rapidly across the United States, with demand for locally grown flowers climbing each year. However, growers still face persistent production challenges, and one of the most critical is disease management. Soilborne diseases in particular can devastate crops, leading to 50–75 percent losses when flowers are grown in field soil.
Consistent growth hallmark of Crystal Valley
Since Crystal Valley Foods was founded in 1994 by President and CEO Jay Rodriguez as one of the early importers of Peruvian asparagus, steady growth has been its strategy.
FAM STUMABO looks to transform vegetable processing
In the fresh-cut vegetable industry, rising labor costs, short lead times and growing demand for variety are putting increased pressure on processors to deliver more with less. For companies slicing, dicing or shredding fruit and vegetables at scale, the challenge is clear: how to maintain consistency and product appeal while keeping operations fast and lean.
USDA restricts PACA violators in Alabama, Florida and Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and for failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the businesses’ principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.
The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:
Giorgio Fresh to ‘bring products to life’ at IFPA show, highlighting flavors
During expo hours at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, Giorgio Fresh Co. plans to go beyond displaying its whole, sliced and value-added mushroom products.
The company will bring those products to life on the show floor, according to Bryan Shelton, vice president of sales and marketing.
Sunkist gears up for California citrus season
Sunkist Growers is introducing a refreshed suite of merchandising tools to help retailers drive citrus sales and inspire shoppers as the cooperative prepares for peak season.