Month: September 2021

As Growing Potato Sales and Dining at Home Trend Continue Side Delights Provides the Products Shoppers Seek

September 23, 2021 Fresh Solutions Network

Side Delights® shared industry data showing that retail sales of fresh potatoes alone totaled $3.1 Billion for the past year (July 2020-June 2021). During this time frame, consumers bought 577 million more pounds of potatoes than before the pandemic (July 2018 – June 2019.) These figures confirm the continued demand for potatoes in the U.S., which holds their position as the leading vegetable and top side dish in the country.1 …

United Fresh Produce Association Applauds Introduction of Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act

September 22, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act – legislation that will give USDA the tools it needs to fully utilize the fresh produce supply chain to get fruits and vegetables to those in need. …

Mission Produce Hosts Ninth Annual Philanthropic Golf Tournament

September 22, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc. hosted its much-anticipated ninth annual philanthropic golf tournament at the Moorpark Country Club in support of The Mission Foundation, which gives 100% of revenue from the event back to local charities, including the Ventura College Foundation Chappy Morris Scholarship Fund and Interface Children & Family Services. The tournament produced a strong turnout with 208 participants from the United States and Canada. …

Giumarra Expands Citrus Program With New California Volume

September 22, 2021 The Giumarra Companies

The Giumarra Companies announces the expansion of its domestic citrus program with the addition of a new influx of California-grown mandarins in October. …

Country Sweet Produce Announces its New Organic Sweet Potato Steam Bags

September 22, 2021 Country Sweet Produce

Driving value in both the value-added and organic sets, Country Sweet Produce and its Bako Sweet® brand announced the launch of redesigned packaging. Intent on drawing the eyes of new consumers and upping program success for retailers, the new packaging of the Bako Sweet® steam bags is already seeing success.  …