Month: September 2018

“The time for organic kiwifruit is now,” said Chris Ford, organics and foodservice category manager for Oppy, Zespri’s North American sales and marketing partner. “Zespri Green and SunGold Kiwifruit are at their peak of flavor. With summer stone fruit availability wrapping up, this is the time to fill shelves with a great-tasting and nutritious fruit grown in New Zealand for quality, consistency and an amazing eating experience.”  …

Consumers want more hazelnuts and Oregon hazelnut growers have answered that request with the industry’s largest crop yet. The Oregon hazelnut crop is forecast to be 52,000 tons, according to the objective yield survey conducted by the Oregon Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is 63 percent higher than last year (32,000 tons) and the previous record-sized crop was in 2001 coming in at 49,500 tons. …

Since 1949, Capital City Fruit has been a grower and supply chain manager of fresh fruits and vegetables. Based in Iowa, but servicing several states in the Midwest region, Capital City Fruit’s unwavering commitment to quality and service has been their mission and promise for more than 60 years. With the industry continuing to push for more traceability; especially with the amount of repacking within their operation, they were in search of a robust inventory management system to do just that, and more. …

Mission Produce, the industry leader in producing, distributing, and marketing fresh Hass avocados has opened a state-of-the-art, ripening and distribution center in Portland, Ore. This new forward distribution center (FDC), will expand Mission’s capabilities in the Pacific-Northwest. …

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is kicking off fall football season and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month with a targeted line-up of retail promotions, continuing to grow the category while encouraging avo-lovers to "Savor Every Moment" with complementary products for every occasion. …