Market Minute: Outstanding Calif. grapes are plentiful for promotion
California grape demand is good on a steady market. So get your share now and rev up your ad promoting engines. Harvest is in full swing and growers are filling some strong orders right now.
There are big things ahead for SweeTango Apples
Eastern apples have been a part of The Next Big Thing since its inception.
Healthy Family Project launches back-to-school campaign
Healthy Family Project has launched its 11th annual Back-to-School campaign, designed to simplify nutritious eating for families with produce-forward meal ideas and practical tips for busy households. Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has positively impacted countless families preparing for the school year and has donated $224,000 to charities that support families and increase produce consumption in schools.
Strong citrus season, bicoastal availability for LGS
As the back-to-school season approaches, LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, and grapes, is well-positioned to meet the demand for healthy, snackable and lunch packable fruit options.
As the company begins to transition from Chilean clementines to W. Murcotts and Tangos, LGS noted ample availability of summer mandarins with strong volume expected through November. LGS anticipates that W. Murcotts and Tangos will continue to be the dominant varieties, with consistent high-quality, sweet-tasting products.
Bailey Nurseries teams up as official partner of Minnesota United FC
Bailey Nurseries has kicked off a strategic partnership as an official partner of Minnesota United FC. The collaboration launches a multi-layered campaign that connects plants, community, and professional sports in a new and unexpected way.
IFPA Foodservice Conference features record attendance, more than 1,000 buyers
MONTEREY, CA – The International Fresh Produce Association held its annual Foodservice Conference, here, July 30-Aug. 1, drawing more than 2,200 attendees including more than 1,000 buyers. The trade show on Aug. 1 was teeming with activity, and traffic remained heavy throughout the day. The event was notable for the growing involvement of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.
Fresh ideas, full plates: IFPA celebrates record-breaking Foodservice Conference
The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its annual Foodservice Conference, taking over Monterey, CA, with all of the important players in the fresh foodservice supply chain. This year’s conference featured one of the most diverse collections of buyers, record breaking attendance, a sold-out expo and a growing number of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.
Honeybear kicks off apple season with a sweet First Kiss
Honeybear's First Kiss apples will be an early variety primer to the fall season. Shipping from Honeybear Brands’ Midwest facilities in mid-August, this Minnesota-grown variety provides a jump start to new fresh crop sales. First Kiss, which debuted in limited supply, has grown its fan base of happy shoppers over the past few years — and now it is headed back to retailer shelves in even greater numbers this season.
Mexico avocados poised for volume growth this fiscal year
After a couple of years in which the size curve skewed smaller inhibiting total growth by pounds, avocado producers in Mexico are expecting to increase their volume to the U.S. market during the 2025-26 crop year.
New York Apple Association prepares for strong 2025 harvest season
The New York Apple Association is gearing up for the 2025 fall harvest.
Cynthia Haskins, president and CEO of NYAA, announced that the 2025 crop is “well on its way” with production projected to tip more than 32 million bushels. While the final estimate is still pending, this year’s crop will be an increase over the last couple of years.