Americans are stocking up on apples as they contend with the COVID-19 crisis, especially Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji and Granny Smith. Consumers are favoring packaged apples, which jumped up 34% in volume in the last four weeks ending March 21, and likely more than that since. As consumers hunker down, they are turning to apples, which are not only a staple, but juicy, nutritious and kid-friendly. …
The new look was designed with a minimalist artistic approach while keeping the company’s three key value propositions in mind: 100% organic fresh fruit focus, the diverse organic fresh fruit category offering year-round and finally being farmer and family owned with a combined 300+ years of organic fresh fruit experience. …
Kiehn assumed her new role and responsibilities on April 1, coordinating with Wolfe for a seamless transition to provide resources and information during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. …
Utilization of U.S. grown potatoes increased by 3.3% in volume in 2019 compared to 2018, an increase of 1,183 million pounds. This growth was driven by an 8.8% increase in exports, a 1.2% growth in foodservice sales, a 0.7% increase in retail sales, and a 3.4% decline in imports. …
A spate of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens and other produce in recent years has sickened consumers and disrupted growers and supply chains. It’s been thought that hydroponic and aquaponic systems could reduce these issues since there is little opportunity for pathogens like E. coli to contaminate the edible parts of plants. …
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