The fresh produce industry is made of a patchwork of family narratives, stories stitched together by a generation of people making a life for themselves in America. These founding farmers took what they knew from their homeland and created a legacy that continues to this day. Rice Fruit Company is one of those stories. …
With Washington cherries on the way, Stemilt is expecting much greater volume this year. The grower expects a steady supply of its Washington cherries will make opportunity for promotion during peak volumes in July. Stemilt vice president of sales and marketing, Mike Taylor, explains the crop will be 10 days later than last year, but if retailers hang on, they’ll see great success this season. …
Growers, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh broke ground on their new state of-the-art facility. The Miami-headquartered company acquired 8 acres of land in Sweetwater, Florida. The land will house the new 5-star cold storage facility with a category 5 structure and sustainable features that will support their expanding operations and programs. …
Retail leaders, who demonstrate passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption, deserve recognition. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) seeks nominations of retail vice presidents, directors of produce, sales managers, or equivalent titles for its Retail Merchant Innovation Awards. Nominations are now open. …
This marks the second year Bobalu Berries has awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The company’s scholarship program was expanded for 2023 offering scholarship opportunities to students at high schools in both Oxnard and Santa Maria, CA. The response was overwhelming. …
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