MightyVine Tomatoes To Double Operations — Again — To Meet Growing Demand

MightyVine, the Rochelle-based hydroponic grower of tomatoes, plans to double the size of its operation once again to help meet increasing demand from large retailers like Costco, Walmart and Jewel-Osco, according to company executives.

New Dole Salad Kit Leverages Growing Popularity Of Miso

August 3, 2018 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company is capitalizing on the growing demand for its salad kits and increased popularity of miso and Japanese flavors with the North American launch of the DOLE® Spinach Miso Crunch Premium Salad Kit.

Tasteful Selections Expanding Again To Accommodate Rapid Growth

August 3, 2018 RPE

Tasteful Selections, the pioneering category leader since 2010 in the growing bite-size potato category, announces another facility expansion to accommodate growing customer and consumer demand.

June Retail Potato Sales; Volume Down But Value Up

August 3, 2018 Potatoes USA

The total volume of potatoes sold at retail in the U.S. was down 3.2% in June 2018 compared to June 2017, though the value did increase 1.1% with a 4.8% increase in price per pound. The overall decline in sales was driven by a 5.9% fall in fresh potato volume, an 11.4% decrease in deli prepared sides, a 1% drop for potato chips and a 3.6% decline for canned potatoes.

Hazel Technologies Welcomes New Avocado Partner

August 3, 2018 Hazel Technologies, Inc.

Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce, announces a new partnership with AMR Agro, one of the largest packers and exporters of green-skin avocados in the Dominican Republic. The partnership will initially focus on one of Hazel’s most recent innovations in post-harvest quality technology, Hazel® Avocado.