Crunch Time Apple Growers, a New York State-based cooperative of 152 member growers, announced its largest anticipated crop volume of SnapDragon™ apples: 400,000 bushels, a 25 percent increase year-over-year. The sweet, crisp apples are ready to be packed and shipped, with the first apples hitting select produce aisles now, and wider distribution expected in Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. …
Last week, Matthew D’Arrigo and Gabriela D’Arrigo attended the United Fresh Annual Washington Conference where they were honored to receive the Distinguished Service Medal from the U.S. Presidential Service Center in Washington, D.C.. …
For the past 13 years, Shuman Farms has distributed special, pink RealSweet® onion bags, display bins, and POS during the month of October to support breast cancer awareness. Since 2009, the philanthropic-focused organization has donated more than $110,000 to those working to find a cure. This year, Shuman Farms will honor friends and colleagues in the produce industry who have been impacted by breast cancer by making its annual donation in their names. …
Despite an international pandemic, Farmer Mark’s obsession with the Big Idaho® Potato Truck is stronger than ever as evidenced in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) newest national television commercial, aptly named “Hobbies”. The IPC premiered its twelfth commercial featuring the Big Idaho® Potato Truck and Farmer Mark during ESPN’s live broadcast of Boise State University’s (BSU) football season opener against the University of Central Florida on Thursday, September 2, 2021. …
Who has what it takes?That is the question that Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is asking as it announces its call to participate in the third annualViva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge. The 2020 Viva Fresh Clean Eating challenge captured the attention of the produce industry leading into this past year’s long-awaited Viva Fresh Expo as 40 participants challenged themselves to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their daily routines. …
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