Yes! Apples wants to spread the news on apples
Using a “be everywhere” approach, officials at Yes! Apples are doing all they can to build consumer awareness of apples and New York state apples, in particular.
New hire strengthens Duda's sales team
Samantha Duda has joined Duda Farm Fresh Foods as east regional manager. Alongside recent leadership changes, this addition reflects Duda’s continued momentum and enduring commitment to growth, partnership and excellence as the company approaches its centennial in 2026.
Changes in the management team of Van Zanten Breeding
As of Oct. 1, Van Zanten Breeding will implement a new management structure. Joost Kos will assume the role of managing director, while Maarten Goos and Martijn Swinkels will step down from their positions in daily management.
Consumers look forward to eating Eastern apples
With September just around the corner, Eastern apples are poised to once again captivate consumers with their quality, flavor and versatility — reminding why they remain a perennial favorite in markets across the country.
Kroger highlights benefits of focusing on fresh produce
The Kroger Co. shared easy tips to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables, that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing.
USA Pears names director of nutrition affairs and communications
USA Pears has named Barbara Ruhs as its director of nutrition affairs and communications, effective immediately.
Ruhs is a registered dietitian nutritionist and leader in retail health promotion who brings wellness to the shelf. As a successful nutrition communications consultant, she is the former nutrition marketing dietitian for Avocados From Mexico and launched a conference for retail dietitians. A trusted nutrition expert, she knows how to blend science and storytelling to build influence with dietitians, media and consumers.
Berry business on cruise control, stressful grape market
California strawberry business continues to muddle along as retailers have put their focus on other commodities. Overall quality is still very inconsistent, so that’s another reason retailers have put berries to the back of the produce department. Fruit quality will start to improve over the next seven to 10 days as growers start harvesting more summer Portola variety. We could see strawberries back on promotions once Northwest cherries finish by the middle of August.
Stemilt’s A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries to close cherry season on a high note
Stemilt’s picking buckets will soon be full of premium, high-elevation cherries from now until mid-September. A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries are available in late summer to offer retailers a grand finale opportunity to drive cherry sales through the end of the season. Stemilt Marketing Director Brianna Shales said volumes were down last season due to record-low temperatures during winter, but 2025 has bounced back with late-season Moon cherry supplies worthy of celebration and promotion until the end.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Harvests heat up in the Northwest
We’re officially in the thick of the late summer harvest and our Northwest staples are starting to take shape. Onions and potatoes are leading the charge, with growers reporting strong early starts and promising conditions across the region.
Bay Baby shaking things up with expanded line
Bay Baby Produce, a leading grower, packer and shipper of painted pumpkins, is unveiling several exciting new additions to its ornamental pumpkin line for the 2025 season.