Rave Apples Push Category to New Heights

May 15, 2020 Stemilt Growers

While summer produce takes over grocery store shelves, Stemilt is prepping for the upcoming apple season and encouraging retailers to do the same. Stemilt’s Brianna Shales and Roger Pepperl take on Fast Facts The Cast to talk about Rave® apples, and how it can jumpstart apple categories in early August.

DiMare Fresh Approved By USDA for the “Farmers to Families Food Box” Program

May 15, 2020 DiMare Fresh

DiMare Fresh, a value-added distribution company specializing in produce and floral, has been selected to partner with USDA “Farmers to Families Food Box” program. Being one of the few vertically integrated growers, DiMare Fresh will supply product through their distribution facilities in Texas to service nonprofit entities throughout the Southwest.

Global Fresh Fruit Sourcing Company, Terra Exports, Hires New Chief Financial Officer

May 15, 2020 Terra Exports

Terra Exports, an innovative global fresh fruit sourcing company, has hired Laura Patnernostro as their new Chief Financial Officer. Laura is based in Terra Exports’ headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada.

USDA Agricultural Research Service Releases Three Joy Peaches

May 15, 2020 Kim Kaplan, USDA ARS

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released a trio of Joy peaches—Rich Joy, Liberty Joy and Crimson Joy—to enhance the southeastern fresh peach market.

Nature Fresh Farms Proudly Announces the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre

May 15, 2020 Nature Fresh Farms

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Municipality of Leamington approved sponsorship and naming rights for Leamington’s recreational complex to Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.