Month: April 2018

Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC., a leading Michigan asparagus grower/packer/shipper, today revealed production and packaging plans for the 2018 retail season. To facilitate growth, the company recently completed a 20,000 square foot addition to its packinghouse which is the second expansion in the last 12 months and includes two new controlled atmosphere/cold storage rooms and two new shipping and receiving docks. …

With 16 years of experience in Marketing Strategy, and Marketing Management and Innovation, Sherman has innovated for Consumer Packaged Goods companies such as PepsiCo, Wrigley, and most recently, Starbucks, where she launched—in the grocery aisle—Starbucks Plus K-Cup Coffee with twice the caffeine and managed the Teavana Hot Tea business within Starbucks retail stores. …

Berry People has set the stage for a smooth transition into Santa Maria and Watsonville production in California following a healthy organic strawberry season out of Baja. Berry People’s California acreage is getting off to a fruitful start where light harvest has begun, with ramp up expected for the end of April. …

Grape category leader Sun World International, LLC, is expecting to see high quality eating grapes this upcoming season, which starts in May. The warmer winter weather led to a lighter fruit set on the front end, which will allow for better overall crop quality. Sun World expects fully promotable volumes on all varieties as the season kicks into full swing. …