Year: 2017

Enzed Exotics, New Zealand’s premier grower of Kiwano horned melons, will be first time exhibitors at this year’s New York Produce Show to kick off their season in January. After a nearly 50% growth in U.S. sales since 2015, the company expects to see a continued upward trend in using the unique fruit as a staple item in various recipes. …

Village Farms and Produce for Kids have teamed up this holiday season to bring consumers a multi-faceted campaign focusing on holiday fun for the whole family. The two have partnered to create a blog and four recipes that offer consumers a simple, easy and delicious way to incorporate fresh produce into their holiday menu. They will also be collecting market research data through the blog and social media push where they are offering three separate giveaway prizes. …

In partnership with Wada Farms, The Produce Moms™ has released a new eBook titled, “Sweet Spud Love.” The eBook provides an in-depth look at sweet potatoes and includes family-friendly sweet potato recipes. The eBook is available as a free download on The Produce Moms website. …

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (Del Monte Fresh Produce) announces the opening of its state-of-the-art distribution and processing center in Houston, Texas (Facility). This 96,285 square foot Facility on approximately 8.5 acres is Del Monte Fresh Produce’s 24th distribution, processing and repacking operation in North America and now gives the company four facilities in Texas to better serve its customers throughout North America. …