Month: August 2015

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Limited (“Seeka”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the kiwifruit and orcharding business and assets of Australian company Bunbartha Fruit Packers Pty Ltd (“BFP”) and its associated entities for a purchase price of AUD$22 million. Once completed this acquisition will make Seeka the largest kiwifruit grower in Australia, building on its position as New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit grower. Vendors, Jamie Craig and John Karl will be contracted to remain involved with the business on an on-going basis to ensure its success. …

Create eye-catching produce displays with FFR’s new curved Direct Hook-In Serpentine Shelves. The sleek, curved design of the Direct Hook-In Serpentine Shelves catches shoppers’ attention to drive traffic in the fresh area.  Use the shelves to highlight a single section such as local or organic produce, or create a continuous run for maximum impact. …

FirstFruits Marketing of Washington (FirstFruits) is preparing for a successful apple season with its unique varieties: Sweetie™ apple, an early Fuji apple and Opal® apple. …

GROW by Organics Unlimited announces a partnership with Produce for Kids in its Power Your Lunchbox campaign. This is the second year that GROW and Produce for Kids have collaborated for this digital marketing program that inspires more health-conscious lifestyles. …

Demand is hot for Ambrosia™ apples this summer, as they continue to be one of the brightest items in supermarket produce departments. Recently released scan data from Nielsen Perishables Group revealed that for the most recent four week period through June 27, Ambrosia™ and Honeycrisp were the only two apples in the top 10 varieties that generated an increase in sales dollars. All other top 10 varieties declined. …