Respected Industry Leader Emanuel Lazopoulos Joins Dole

August 21, 2020 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company announced today that produce industry veteran Emanuel Lazopoulos has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Dole Fresh Vegetables.

Stemilt Reimagines Bulk Apple and Pear Sales With New Farm + Famous Tote Bag

August 21, 2020 Stemilt Growers

Stemilt has reimagined a long-time grab-and-go produce pack to provide retailers with an eco-friendly way to easily display bulk apples and pears. Available this fall, the new paper Farm + Famous pack features a positive message that “All Farmers are Famous,” is 100% recyclable, and carries How2Recycle labeling.

Northwest Fresh Pear Crop Estimate For 2020 Harvest Season Announced

August 21, 2020 Pear Bureau Northwest

After careful evaluation, the pear industry is releasing the first official estimate of the 2020-21 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon.

Bolthouse Farms Drives Mission with Action – Gives Back More than $ 4M in Donations to Employees, Local Communities and Nationally

August 21, 2020 Bolthouse Farms

Amid the global pandemic, the company has amplified its giving efforts donating more than $ 4 million in fresh carrots, beverages, dressings and monetary donations in the last year.

Apple Production, Exports Up for 2019 Crop, Says USApple

August 21, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The 2019 apple crop was the sixth largest crop in history, said the U.S. Apple Association today at the organization’s 125th Annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference. Apple exports also rebounded during the past year, with a 15 percent increase in volume, but lower prices limited the export value increase to 7 percent.