Arctic Apples Sampling Event a “Sweet” Success

September 10, 2021 Okanagan Specialty Fruits

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), developer and grower behind the Arctic® apple varieties that taste freshly-picked and stay orchard fresh longer, recently launched a sampling event in the San Francisco Bay area with huge success. Over 12,000 Arctic apple samples were handed out during a three-day period at various events throughout the city.

Zespri Reaches Out to Produce Trade Industry to Create Awareness For No Kid Hungry and Their Efforts to End Childhood Hunger

September 10, 2021 Zespri

Zespri is reaching out to retailers and to the produce trade industry for support in their social and influencer engagement activity as part of No Kid Hungry’s “Rebuilding” campaign. No Kid Hungry is a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, and this fall they are uniting the public through an awareness initiative to help rebuild a nation where every child in every community has the meals they need to thrive.

Merrill Distributing Inc. Announces Merger with Frostman Fish Market

September 9, 2021 Merrill Distributing, Inc.

Frostman Fish Market has been a specialty supplier of fish and seafood from coastal waters to the restaurant trade in Wausau, WI for more than 70 years. Guy Frostman is joining the Merrill leadership and sales team, while Sherry Frostman will be retiring after the transition.

Nominations for the Dutch Flower Awards 2021 Announced

September 9, 2021 Dutch Flower Group

For 18 years, Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has presented the Dutch Flower Awards every November. In 2020, the event was canceled due to COVID-19 and, as a token of appreciation, DFG has symbolically presented a ‘Big thank you award’ to all their growers and suppliers.

Orchios and Ter Laak Orchids are Launching The Orchid Growers

September 9, 2021 Ter Laak Orchids

From 1 January 2022, Orchios and Ter Laak Orchids are combining their offer on the market.