Month: September 2021

Naturipe Continues Summer of Snacking with September Berry Spotlight

September 8, 2021 Naturipe

Naturipe, a farmer-owned producer and marketer of nutritious berries and value-added products, continues its inaugural “Summer of Snacking” campaign, as fresh raspberries and blackberries enter their late-summer peak season. Naturipe’s “Summer of Snacking” celebration aims to help their customers sell more berries by highlighting the benefits of healthy snacking done right as shoppers continue a busy summer season after a pandemic. …

Hazel Tech Honeydew Quality Solutions Continue to Strengthen Grower Alliance, LLC’s Premium Melon Program

September 8, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and fight food waste, continues to ensure optimal honeydew shelf-life at AZ- based produce distributor, Grower Alliance LLC. The company is one of the largest exclusively owned produce distributors of wholesale fruits and vegetables in North America. Grower Alliance specializes in honeydew, table grapes, cantaloupe, mini and regular watermelon, multiple varieties of peppers and cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, and squash. …

Lipman Family Farms Launches Expanded Compostable Packaging Line for Organic Produce

September 8, 2021 Lipman Family Farms

Lipman Family Farms will showcase the expansion of their compostable packaging line at the upcoming Southern Innovations conference and the Organic Produce Summit, furthering the company’s dedication to providing innovative, sustainable practices from farm to shelf. Designed for organic grape tomatoes, mini cucumbers, green beans and mini sweet peppers under Lipman’s Grown True organic line, the packaging meets the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and sourcing. …

IBO’s 2021 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report Now Available For Free

September 8, 2021 International Blueberry Organization

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is pleased to announce that its 2021 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report is now available, providing the industry with an essential tool that makes important information available to all. …

Jeff Baskovich Joins Veg-Fresh’s Rapidly Growing Citrus Team

September 8, 2021 Veg-Fresh Farms

Veg-Fresh Farms welcomes industry veteran Jeff Baskovich to the citrus team as Director of Conventional Citrus. Jeff brings a robust set of skills with over 25 years of experience in domestic, export and imports of all citrus varieties. …