Month: April 2018

With full bloom behind us in all but the latest regions, it's hard not to be anxious for the sweet Northwest cherry crop to come. The weather has turned ideal across the region, with blue skies and 70-degree days being the norm. …

With New Zealand KORU® Apple harvest in full swing, KORU® Apple shipments will be arriving at USA ports beginning April 13 and reaching markets across the USA beginning in May. …

Spring is finally here, and Summer is just around the corner. At Market Fresh, we are especially excited because it means Athena Melons are back in season! We pride ourselves on providing melon varieties that produce sweeter flavors. We complete regular onsite field visits, inspect product, and we supply throughout the entire season. …

Harry Chapin Food Bank and Lipman Family Farms announced a partnership with Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that helps create communities of health through fresh food, to launch school-based programs designed to increase exposure to fresh fruits and vegetables for families in underserved communities in Southwest Florida. …

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has a theory: if a restaurant menu item has “California” in the name, it usually means there is avocado in the dish. Leveraging that idea, the Commission has created marketing programs centered around what they call “iconic California” recipes, promoting this connection via retail programs. …