Month: April 2015

Produce executives at supermarkets are responding to the rapid growth of branded apples by re-thinking shelf and distribution strategies. Scan data reports for U.S. supermarkets that while supermarkets are generally maintaining displays of mainline apple varieties many of the legacy and niche varieties are losing space to the emerging apple brands. …

With greenhouses in California and British Columbia nearing peak production — and significant expansion on the horizon — SunSelect Produce has strengthened its team with the expertise of industry veteran Mike Reed. …

Maxwell Chase Technologies a leader in extended shelf life packaging, recently announced the launch of their new Absorbent Mini Containers. The Absorbent Mini Containers deliver over 10 day’s shelf life for single snack servings of fresh cut fruit such as Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Watermelons and Honeydew Melons. …

The Vision Companies are adding another item to their extensive list of "grower direct" deals with an exclusive shade house Cucumber program starting Mid-April  out of Caborca, MX.    …

Harvesting at Windset Farms’ BC greenhouse has begun! With this local production, they are proud to announce that they have partnered with Food Banks BC to provide weekly donations for their entire season. This commitment will provide over 60,000 lbs in fresh, greenhouse-grown cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. …