USDA Seeks Nominees For The US Potato Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the United States Potato Board. Prospective nominees must submit completed applications by July 1, 2017. …
Month: May 2017
Superfresh Growers Category Management: Latest Scan Data Reflects Strong US Retailer Apple Promotion
Mike Preacher, Director of Marketing for Domex Superfresh Growers®, explains in the accompanying video that U.S. retailers are doing a good job promoting apples this spring. In the four weeks leading up to April 16, promotion of apples resulted in a 7% increase in pounds and 1.5% increase in dollars. Organic apple sales also continued to be strong, with a 17% volume increase and 5% dollar increase. Data source is IRI/FreshLook. …
Holtzinger Becomes The Fourth Leaf Fruit Company
After more than 100 years of operating under the Holtzinger name and with changes in management and ownership direction, the company begins operations as The Fourth Leaf Fruit Company. …
Big Cherries Right At Home At Stemilt
Washington State growers are waiting anxiously for an auspicious cherry season, including industry leader Stemilt Growers who expects an increase in cherry volumes over last year, and its typical larger than average cherry sizes. As the home for big cherries, Stemilt is helping retailers target their cherry category around size because of the flavor and quality differences larger fruit offers shoppers. …
Unusually High Gulf Shrimp Production In April; Dockside Prices Recovered
NOAA has released landings data for shrimp harvested in the Gulf of Mexico for the month of April. These data show that shrimp landings in April were well above historic norms. …
