Year: 2017

The Viva Fresh Expo, hosted by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), will return to the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio from April 5-7, 2018. In its fourth year, the expo has consistently catered to sold out crowds and attracted buyers from major regional and national retailers. …

The slower start to Washington State’s apple harvest continued to negatively impact both dollars and volumes in October 2016, when compared to same month the year prior. However, the apple category’s total contribution to the average U.S. produce department jumped an entire percent – from 5.9 to 6.9 percent – in just one month’s time, making it clear that apple season has arrived. This and other key apple category insights can be found in Stemilt’s latest Fruit Tracker Fast Facts video. …

Melons, ginger, apples and avocados featuring laser labelled brands and traceability codes could soon be appearing in supermarkets across Europe, following a new investment in cutting-edge technology by Total Produce-supplier Cool Port Packing Rotterdam. The company, part of logistics giant Kloosterboer, works closely with Total Produce and Kloosterboer across the continent to help supply leading grocery retailers and other outlets. …

With holiday demand for the fabulous JUICI™ apple from Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers registering on the Richter scale, this newer variety is now seeing great demand in more than 3,000 stores nationwide – and another 740 retail outlets will carry it in January. …

To oversee daily operations and help guide the company’s growth, Tyger Sales and Marketing, Nottingham, Pa., has named Brett Roberts as chief operations officer. Roberts brings to the position more than a decade of experience in business development and stakeholder relations in the fresh produce and floral industries. …