Month: July 2018

Wilson Produce is announcing next steps for the future. What the future holds is increases in production on existing items like mini sweet peppers, cucumbers and squash and the addition of new commodities like colored bell peppers and mini cucumbers, as well as green beans and trending items like shishito peppers. …

Pace International is reinforcing their commitment to food safety through the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Gold Circle Campaign for Food Safety. …

Thomas Fresh is welcoming retail industry veteran, Michèle McMillan, in the newly created role of Director of National Accounts as the company continues to expand and evolve. …

West Pak Avocado, Inc. previewed three new and upcoming organic brands at the Organic Produce Summit at the Monterey Conference Center, in Monterey, California on July 11-12, 2018. The new retail lines of bagged avocados include I Love Avocados Organic, California Gold Organic, and LiL’Cados Organic. …

Hispanic shoppers in the U.S. are making an impact in fresh produce, especially when it comes to fresh avocados. Hispanic households tend to be more involved in the avocado category than non-Hispanic households according to a new study published by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). The new study – Hispanic Avocado Shopper Trends – and its companion piece – Hispanic Avocado Shopper Trends Action Guide – identify growth opportunities for Hass avocados with insights into the avocado purchase trends of Hispanic Households. …